U.S. patent application number 12/293775 was filed with the patent office on 2011-07-14 for function measuring device.
Invention is credited to Akimasa Konishi, Hiromu Ueshima.
Application Number | 20110169725 12/293775 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38522239 |
Filed Date | 2011-07-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110169725 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ueshima; Hiromu ; et
al. |
July 14, 2011 |
FUNCTION MEASURING DEVICE
Abstract
[PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED] To provide a newly function measurement
apparatus capable of measuring a function of a person while a test
subject moves a whole body thereof. [SOLUTION] A mat unit 7
includes foot switches SW1 to SW4, and detects step motion of a
test subject. The test subject performs the step motion on the foot
switches SW2 and SW3 while sitting. ON/OFF information of the foot
switches SW1 to SW4 is transmitted to an adapter 1 by infrared
communication. A cartridge 3 is inserted into the adapter 1. The
ON/OFF information of the foot switches SW1 to SW4 is sent to the
cartridge 3 via the adapter 1. A processor 20 incorporated in the
cartridge 3 measures a time from when any one of the foot switches
SW2 and SW3 detects the step motion to when the predetermined
number of times of the step motion is detected. The measuring
result is displayed on a television monitor 5.
Inventors: |
Ueshima; Hiromu; (Shiga,
JP) ; Konishi; Akimasa; (Shiga, JP) |
Family ID: |
38522239 |
Appl. No.: |
12/293775 |
Filed: |
March 13, 2007 |
PCT Filed: |
March 13, 2007 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/JP2007/000213 |
371 Date: |
August 8, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
345/156 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2071/0625 20130101;
A63B 2071/0638 20130101; A61B 5/742 20130101; A63B 2220/807
20130101; A63B 2024/0012 20130101; A63B 2230/60 20130101; A63B
24/0006 20130101; A63B 2220/805 20130101; A63B 2220/30 20130101;
A63B 2244/081 20130101; A63B 2071/0647 20130101; A63B 2220/801
20130101; A63B 2071/063 20130101; A63B 2220/806 20130101; A63B
71/0622 20130101; A63B 2220/62 20130101; A63B 2024/0078 20130101;
A63B 2220/803 20130101; A63B 71/0686 20130101; A61B 5/1124
20130101; A61B 5/1126 20130101; A61B 5/6892 20130101; A63B 2220/17
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
345/156 |
International
Class: |
G09G 5/00 20060101
G09G005/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Mar 23, 2006 |
JP |
2006-079829 |
Apr 11, 2006 |
JP |
2006-108946 |
Jun 28, 2006 |
JP |
2006-178828 |
Jul 27, 2006 |
JP |
2006-204527 |
Claims
1. A function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
step action as input from a test subject; a measuring unit operable
to measure a time from when said detecting unit detects the step
action to when a predetermined number of times of the step action
is detected; and a display control unit operable to display a
measuring result of said measuring unit on the display device.
2. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein
said detecting unit detects the step action which the test subject
performs in a state of sitting.
3. A function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
step action as input from a test subject; a guide unit operable to
guide timing of stepping at a predetermined time interval by an
image and/or audio; a measuring unit operable to measure a step
interval, which is a time from when said detecting unit detects the
step action to when the next step action is detected; a difference
calculating unit operable to a difference between the predetermined
time interval and the step interval measured after finishing the
guide; and a display control unit operable to display an image for
representing the difference visually on the display device, wherein
said measuring unit measures the step interval for the each step
action until said detecting unit detects a predetermined number of
times of the step action, and wherein said difference calculating
unit calculates the difference for the each step action.
4. A function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
jump action as input from a test subject; a hangtime measuring unit
operable to measure a hangtime, which is a time from when said
detecting unit detects flight of the test subject to when ground
contact of the test subject is detected; and a display control unit
operable to display the hangtime as a measuring result of said
hangtime measuring unit on the display device.
5. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 4, further
comprising: a ground contact time measuring unit operable to
measure a ground contact time, which is a time from when said
detecting unit detects the ground contact of the test subject to
when the flight is detected, wherein said hangtime measuring unit
measures a predetermined number of times of the successive
hangtimes, and wherein said ground contact time measuring unit
measures the predetermined number of the times of the successive
ground contact times.
6. A function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
ground contact and non-ground contact of a leg of a test subject;
an instructing unit operable to instruct the test subject to
measure a predetermined time by the display device or audio; a
starting unit operable to show a point of time when
time-measurement is started to the test subject by the display
device or audio after the instructing; and a time-measurement unit
operable to start the time-measurement from the point of the time
when the time-measurement is started, and finish the
time-measurement when said detecting unit detects a predetermined
transition of a transition from the ground contact of the leg to
the non-ground contact and a transition from the non-ground contact
of the leg to the ground contact.
7. A function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
stamp action as input from a test subject; a guide unit operable to
indicates a stamp position where the test subject has to stamp; a
time-measurement unit operable to start time-measurement from a
point of time when the guide unit indicates the stamp position
where the test subject has to stamp, and finish the
time-measurement when the test subject stamps the stamp position;
and a result display unit operable to display a time-measurement
result of said time-measurement unit on the display device.
8. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein
said guide unit repeatedly indicates the stamp position where the
test subject has to stamp.
9. A function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
stamp action as input from a test subject; a guide unit operable to
repeatedly indicates a stamp position where the test subject has to
stamp, using the display device; a time-measurement unit operable
to start time-measurement from a point of time when the guide unit
first indicates the stamp position where the test subject has to
stamp, and finish the time-measurement when a predetermined time
elapses; and a counting unit operable to count a number of times of
stamps when the test subject stamps the stamp position indicated by
the guide unit; and a result display unit operable to display a
count result of said counting unit on the display device.
10. (canceled)
11. A function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with
a display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
stamp action as input from a test subject; and a correspondence
image display unit operable to display a plurality of
correspondence images corresponding to a plurality of stamp
positions on the display device; and an information display unit
operable to display two information display sections corresponding
to two of the plurality of the correspondence images on the display
device.
12. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 11,
wherein said information display unit displays information in one
of the plurality of the information display sections, and wherein
the information has a different kind of content from a content of
information to be displayed in the other information display
section.
13. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 11,
wherein said information display unit displays the two information
display sections corresponding to the two correspondence images of
the plurality of the correspondence images to display information
indicating different numerals from each other therein.
14. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 11,
wherein said information display unit displays the two information
display sections corresponding to the two correspondence images of
the plurality of the correspondence images to display either
information indicating different numerals from each other or
information indicating same numerals as each other therein.
15. (canceled)
16. A function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with
a display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
full body motion of a test subject; a display control unit operable
to display an object, which moves in a cyclic manner, on the
display device; a determining unit operable to determine success
and failure based on a detection result of said detecting unit and
a position of the object for each cycle; and a counting unit
operable to increase a counted value when the determining unit
determines the success.
17. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 16,
wherein when a first predetermined motion of the test subject is
detected during a first period of the one cycle of the object, said
determining unit determines the success if a second predetermined
motion of the test subject is detected during a second period
following the first period, and determines the failure if the
second motion is not detected during the second period.
18. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 16,
wherein the object is a curved line in appearance, and wherein the
movement in the cyclic manner is rotational movement.
19. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein
said detecting unit is a mat, including: a plurality of stamp
parts; and a plurality of switches each of which is disposed under
the corresponding stamp part.
20. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein
said detecting unit is a mat, including: a plurality of stamp
parts; and a plurality of switches each of which is disposed under
the corresponding stamp part.
21. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein
said detecting unit is a mat, including: a plurality of stamp
parts; and a plurality of switches each of which is disposed under
the corresponding stamp part.
22. A function measurement apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein
said detecting unit is a mat, including: a plurality of stamp
parts; and a plurality of switches each of which is disposed under
the corresponding stamp part.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a function measurement
apparatus and the related arts for measuring a function (a
faculty), such as a motor function (a motor performance) of a
person.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] The Patent Document 1 explains a general method for
measuring a "vertical jump".In accordance with this Document, first
of all, a blackboad is put on a wall, and a line is drawn parallel
to the wall at a distance of 20 centimeters from the wall on a
floor surface. A test subject adjusts a direction of a body in such
a manner that either the right side or the left side of the body
faces the wall, and stands with both feet together in such a manner
that the wall-side foot is externally brought into contact with the
line drawn on the floor surface. Chalk dust is put on the tip of a
finger of a wall-side hand, for a start, the arm is extended upward
on the straight (in this case, the heels must not be lifted), and
then the blackboard is touched with the tip of the finger to be
marked by the chalk dust. Next, the arm lifted once is lowered,
then the arm is extended upward again while jumping as high as
possible on the spot without a run-up and so on, and the mark is
placed on the blackboard at the uppermost point with the chalk
dust. The jump is performed twice, then the vertical distance
between the higher mark and the mark before jumping is measured,
and the result is used as the record of the test subject.
[0003] By the way, the "vertical jump" can be used as a criterion
of evaluating instantaneous force of the test subject.
[0004] Patent Documentl: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application
Publication No. 2000-300710
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
Problem to be Solved by the Invention
[0005] However, In the case of desiring to know the instantaneous
force, the measurement of the vertical distance in the "vertical
jump" is not necessarily required. Also, besides the instantaneous
force, there are various things as a motor function (a motor
performance) of a person, such as reflexes, elaborateness, agility,
walking ability, and rhythm. Further, besides these things, there
are various things as the function (the faculty) of the person,
such as a faculty to memorize, judgment, and ability to
concentrate. If the person can improve these functions (faculties)
by knowing them about oneself, contribution to recovery,
maintenance, enhancement, and so on of physical and mental health
can be expected.
[0006] It is therefore an object of the present invention to
provide a novel function measurement apparatus and the related
techniques thereof capable of measuring a function of a person
while a test subject moves a whole body thereof.
Solution of the Problem
[0007] In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
step action as input from a test subject; a measuring unit operable
to measure a time from when said detecting unit detects the step
action to when a predetermined number of times of the step action
is detected; and a display control unit operable to display a
measuring result of said measuring unit on the display device. In
this case, the time as measured is a criterion for evaluating
agility which is one of motor functions of the test subject. In
this way, the agility of the test subject is measured by detecting
the step action of the test subject.
[0008] In this case, an acceptation of the detecting unit includes
a unit which is attached to the test subject and detects the step
action of the test subject, and a unit which photographs the test
subject to detect the step action of the test subject.
[0009] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a plurality of step parts each of which
includes a detecting unit operable to detect step action as input
from a test subject; a measuring unit operable to measure a time
from when any one of said detecting units detects the step action
to when a predetermined number of times of the step action is
detected; and a display control unit operable to display a
measuring result of said measuring unit on the display device.
[0010] In accordance with this configuration, the time taken by the
test subject for stepping by the predetermined number of times of
the steps is measured. The time as measured is a criterion for
evaluating the agility which is one of the motor functions of the
test subject. That is, as the time as measured is shorter, the
agility is higher, while as the time as measured is longer, the
agility is lower. Also, since the test subject gets exercise
through such measurement, this function measurement apparatus
serves also as an exercise assistance apparatus.
[0011] In the above function measurement apparatus, wherein said
detecting unit detects the step action which the test subject
performs in a state of sitting.
[0012] In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
step action as input from a test subject; a guide unit operable to
guide timing of stepping at a predetermined time interval by an
image and/or audio; a measuring unit operable to measure a step
interval, which is a time from when said detecting unit detects the
step action to when the next step action is detected; a difference
calculating unit operable to a difference between the predetermined
time interval and the step interval measured after finishing the
guide; and a display control unit operable to display an image for
representing the difference visually on the display device, wherein
said measuring unit measures the step interval for the each step
action until said detecting unit detects a predetermined number of
times of the step action, and wherein said difference calculating
unit calculates the difference for the each step action. In this
case, magnitude of the difference is indicative whether or not the
test subject can perform the stepping with the indicated rhythm
(i.e., at the predetermined time interval). As the result, the
magnitude of the difference is a criterion for evaluating rhythmic
sense of the test subject. In this way, the rhythmic sense of the
test subject is measured by detecting the stepping of the test
subject.
[0013] In this case, an acceptation of the detecting unit includes
a unit which is attached to the test subject and detects the step
action of the test subject, and a unit which photographs the test
subject to detect the step action of the test subject.
[0014] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a plurality of step parts each of which
includes a detecting unit operable to detect step action as input
from a test subject; a guide unit operable to guide timing of
stepping at a predetermined time interval by an image and/or audio;
a measuring unit operable to measure a step interval, which is a
time from when any one of said detecting unit detects the step
action to when the other detecting unit detects the next step
action; a difference calculating unit operable to a difference
between the predetermined time interval and the step interval
measured after finishing the guide; and a display control unit
operable to display an image for representing the difference
visually on the display device. In this case, said measuring unit
measures the step interval for the each step action until said
detecting units detect a predetermined number of times of the step
action, and wherein said difference calculating unit calculates the
difference for the each step action.
[0015] In accordance with this configuration, the step interval of
the test subject is measured, and further the difference between
the step interval and the predetermined time interval is computed.
Magnitude of the difference is indicative whether or not the test
subject can perform the stepping with the indicated rhythm (i.e.,
at the predetermined time interval). As the result, the magnitude
of the difference is a criterion for evaluating rhythmic sense of
the test subject. Also, since the test subject gets exercise
through such measurement, this function measurement apparatus
serves also as an exercise assistance apparatus.
[0016] In accordance with a third aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
jump action as input from a test subject; a hangtime measuring unit
operable to measure a hangtime, which is a time from when said
detecting unit detects flight of the test subject to when ground
contact of the test subject is detected; and a display control unit
operable to display the hangtime as a measuring result of said
hangtime measuring unit on the display device. Also, this function
measurement apparatus further comprising: a ground contact time
measuring unit operable to measure a ground contact time, which is
a time from when said detecting unit detects the ground contact of
the test subject to when the flight is detected, wherein said
hangtime measuring unit measures a predetermined number of times of
the successive hangtimes, and wherein said ground contact time
measuring unit measures the predetermined number of the times of
the successive ground contact times.
[0017] In this case, the hangtime as measured is a criterion for
evaluating instantaneous force (a faculty of exerting force
rapidly) of the test subject. In this way, the instantaneous force
of the test subject is measured by detecting the stepping of the
test subject. Also, it is possible to calculate the flight rate
based on the average of the predetermined number of times of the
hangtimes and the average of the predetermined number of times of
the ground contact times. The flight rate is a criterion for
evaluating response muscular force of the test subject, i.e. ,
ability which efficiently draws spring of muscle and sinew in the
short ground contact time. In this way, the response muscular force
of the test subject is measured by detecting the stepping of the
test subject.
[0018] In this case, an acceptation of the detecting unit includes
a unit which is attached to the test subject and detects the step
action of the test subject, and a unit which photographs the test
subject to detect the step action of the test subject.
[0019] On the other hand, in accordance with another aspect of the
present invention, a function measurement apparatus to be used in
connection with a display device, comprising: a plurality of stamp
parts each of which includes a detecting unit operable to detect
stamp action as input from a test subject; a hangtime measuring
unit operable to measure a hangtime, which is a time from a state
in which all said detecting units do not detect the stamp action to
when any one of said detecting units detects the stamp action; and
a display control unit operable to display the hangtime as a
measuring result of said hangtime measuring unit on the display
device .
[0020] In accordance with this configuration, the hangtime of the
test subject is measured. The hangtime as measured in such a manner
is a criterion for evaluating instantaneous force (a faculty of
exerting force rapidly) of the test subject. Also, since the test
subject gets exercise through such measurement, this function
measurement apparatus serves also as an exercise assistance
apparatus.
[0021] In this case, this function measurement apparatus further
comprises: a ground contact time measuring unit operable to measure
a ground contact time, which is a time from a state in which any
one of said detecting units detects the stamp action to when all
said detecting units do not detect the stamp action, wherein said
hangtime measuring unit measures a predetermined number of times of
the successive hangtimes, and wherein said ground contact time
measuring unit measures the predetermined number of the times of
the successive ground contact times.
[0022] In accordance with this configuration, the predetermined
number of times of the hangtimes and the predetermined number of
times of the ground contact times are measured. Accordingly, it is
possible to calculate the flight rate based on the average "Aa" of
the predetermined number of times of the hangtimes and the average
"Ag" of the predetermined number of times of the ground contact
times. For example, the flight rate is given by
Aa/(Aa+Ag).
[0023] The flight rate is a criterion for evaluating response
muscular force of the test subject, i.e., ability which efficiently
draws spring of muscle and sinew in the short ground contact
time.
[0024] In accordance with a fourth aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
ground contact and non-ground contact of a leg of a test subject;
an instructing unit operable to instruct the test subject to
measure a predetermined time by the display device or audio; a
starting unit operable to show a point of time when
time-measurement is started to the test subject by the display
device or audio after the instructing; and a time-measurement unit
operable to start the time-measurement from the point of the time
when the time-measurement is started, and finish the
time-measurement when said detecting unit detects a predetermined
transition of a transition from the ground contact of the leg to
the non-ground contact and a transition from the non-ground contact
of the leg to the ground contact. In this case, it is possible to
evaluate accuracy of the mechanism for measuring time by the test
subject, i.e., the biological clock of the test subject by
obtaining the difference between the time-measurement result and
the predetermined time instructed by the instructing unit.
[0025] In this case, an acceptation of the detecting unit includes
a unit which is attached to the test subject and detects the step
action of the test subject, and a unit which photographs the test
subject to detect the step action of the test subject.
[0026] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a plurality of step parts each of which
includes a detecting unit operable to detect ground contact and
non-ground contact of a leg of a test subject; an instructing unit
operable to instruct the test subject to measure a predetermined
time by the display device or audio; a starting unit operable to
show a point of time when time-measurement is started to the test
subject by the display device or audio after the instructing; and a
time-measurement unit operable to start the time-measurement from
the point of the time when the time-measurement is started, and
finish the time-measurement when said detecting unit detects a
predetermined transition of a transition from the ground contact of
the leg to the non-ground contact and a transition from the
non-ground contact of the leg to the ground contact.
[0027] In accordance with this configuration, it is possible to
evaluate accuracy of the mechanism for measuring time by the test
subject, i.e., the biological clock of the test subject by
obtaining the difference between the time-measurement result and
the predetermined time instructed by the instructing unit.
[0028] In accordance with a fifth aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
stamp action as input from a test subject; a guide unit operable to
indicates a stamp position where the test subject has to stamp; a
time-measurement unit operable to start time-measurement from a
point of time when the guide unit indicates the stamp position
where the test subject has to stamp, and finish the
time-measurement when the test subject stamps the stamp position;
and a result display unit operable to display a time-measurement
result of said time-measurement unit on the display device. In this
case, said guide unit repeatedly indicates the stamp position where
the test subject has to stamp. By the time-measurement result, it
is possible to know the extent to which the test subject can
quickly stamp the stamp position indicated by the guide unit.
[0029] In this case, an acceptation of the detecting unit includes
a unit which is attached to the test subject and detects the stamp
action of the test subject, and a unit which photographs the test
subject to detect the stamp action of the test subject.
[0030] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a plurality of stamp parts each of
which includes a detecting unit operable to detect stamp action as
input from a test subject; a guide unit operable to indicates the
stamp part where the test subject has to stamp; a time-measurement
unit operable to start time-measurement from a point of time when
the guide unit indicates the stamp part where the test subject has
to stamp, and finish the time-measurement when the test subject
stamps the stamp part; and a result display unit operable to
display a time-measurement result of said time-measurement unit on
the display device.
[0031] In accordance with this configuration, by the
time-measurement result, it is possible to know the extent to which
the test subject can quickly stamp the stamp part indicated by the
guide unit.
[0032] In this function measurement apparatus, wherein said guide
unit repeatedly indicates the stamp part where the test subject has
to stamp.
[0033] In accordance with a sixth aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
stamp action as input from a test subject; a guide unit operable to
repeatedly indicates a stamp position where the test subject has to
stamp, using the display device; a time-measurement unit operable
to start time-measurement from a point of time when the guide unit
first indicates the stamp position where the test subject has to
stamp, and finish the time-measurement when a predetermined time
elapses; and a counting unit operable to count a number of times of
stamps when the test subject stamps the stamp position indicated by
the guide unit; and a result display unit operable to display a
count result of said counting unit on the display device. In this
case, by the count result, it is possible to know how many times
the test subject can stamp the stamp position indicated by the
guide unit within the predetermined time period.
[0034] In this case, an acceptation of the detecting unit includes
a unit which is attached to the test subject and detects the stamp
action of the test subject, and a unit which photographs the test
subject to detect the stamp action of the test subject.
[0035] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a plurality of stamp parts each of
which includes a detecting unit operable to detect stamp action as
input from a test subject; a guide unit operable to repeatedly
indicates the stamp part where the test subject has to stamp, using
the display device; a time-measurement unit operable to start
time-measurement from a point of time when the guide unit first
indicates the stamp part where the test subject has to stamp, and
finish the time-measurement when a predetermined time elapses; and
a counting unit operable to count a number of times of stamps when
the test subject stamps the stamp part indicated by the guide unit;
and a result display unit operable to display a count result of
said counting unit on the display device.
[0036] In accordance with this configuration, by the count result,
it is possible to know how many times the test subject can stamp
the stamp part indicated by the guide unit within the predetermined
time period.
[0037] In accordance with a seventh aspect of the present
invention, a function measurement apparatus to be used in
connection with a display device, comprising: a detecting unit
operable to detect stamp action as input from a test subject; and a
guide unit operable to indicates order of a plurality of stamp
positions to be stamped by the test subject, using the display
device, wherein the order is fixed, wherein said guide unit
repeatedly indicates the order, and shortens a time for indicating
the order in accordance with increment of a number of times of the
indication, and said function measurement apparatus further
comprising: a determining unit operable to instruct said guide unit
to finish indicating the order when said determining unit
determines that the test subject does not perform the stamp action
in accordance with the indication of said guide unit based on a
detection result of said detecting unit. In this case, since the
time when the order is indicated shortens gradually, it is
difficult for the test subject to stamp the stamp position as
indicated. Accordingly, information, which represents to which
level the test subject can perform the stamp motion according to
the indication, is a criterion of the motor function of the test
subject.
[0038] In this case, an acceptation of the detecting unit includes
a unit which is attached to the test subject and detects the stamp
action of the test subject, and a unit which photographs the test
subject to detect the stamp action of the test subject.
[0039] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a plurality of stamp parts each of
which includes a detecting unit operable to detect stamp action as
input from a test subject; and a guide unit operable to indicates
order of the plurality of stamp parts to be stamped by the test
subject, using the display device. In this case, the order is
fixed, wherein said guide unit repeatedly indicates the order, and
shortens a time for indicating the order in accordance with
increment of a number of times of the indication, and said function
measurement apparatus further comprising: a determining unit
operable to instruct said guide unit to finish indicating the order
when said determining unit determines that the test subject does
not perform the stamp action in accordance with the indication of
said guide unit based on detection results of said detecting
units.
[0040] In accordance with this configuration, since the time when
the order is indicated shortens gradually, it is difficult for the
test subject to stamp the stamp part as indicated. Accordingly,
information, which represents to which level the test subject can
perform the stamp motion according to the indication, is a
criterion of the motor function of the test subject.
[0041] In accordance with a eighth aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
stamp action as input from a test subject; and a correspondence
image display unit operable to display a plurality of
correspondence images corresponding to a plurality of stamp
positions on the display device; and an information display unit
operable to display at least two information display sections
corresponding to at least two of the plurality of the
correspondence images on the display device. In this case, it is
possible to have the test subject select one or more information
display sections with the stamp motion. Accordingly, it is possible
to show the task to the test subject by the contents to be
displayed in the information display sections to obtain the answer.
In this function measurement apparatus, wherein said information
display unit displays information in one of the plurality of the
information display sections, and wherein the information has a
different kind of content from a content of information to be
displayed in the other information display section. Also, in this
function measurement apparatus, wherein said information display
unit may display the two information display sections corresponding
to the two correspondence images of the plurality of the
correspondence images to display information indicating different
numerals from each other therein. Further, in this function
measurement apparatus, wherein said information display unit may
display the two information display sections corresponding to the
two correspondence images of the plurality of the correspondence
images to display either information indicating different numerals
from each other or information indicating same numerals as each
other therein.
[0042] In this case, an acceptation of the detecting unit includes
a unit which is attached to the test subject and detects the stamp
action of the test subject, and a unit which photographs the test
subject to detect the stamp action of the test subject.
[0043] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a plurality of step parts each of which
includes a detecting unit operable to detect ground contact and
non-ground contact of a leg of a test subject; and a correspondence
image display unit operable to display a plurality of
correspondence images corresponding to the plurality of stamp parts
on the display device; and an information display unit operable to
display at least two information display sections corresponding to
at least two of the plurality of the correspondence images on the
display device.
[0044] In accordance with this configuration, it is possible to
have the test subject select one or more information display
sections with the stamp parts. Accordingly, it is possible to show
the task to the test subject by the contents to be displayed in the
information display sections to obtain the answer.
[0045] In this function measurement apparatus, said information
display unit displays information in one of the plurality of the
information display sections, and wherein the information has a
different kind of content from a content of information to be
displayed in the other information display section.
[0046] In accordance with this configuration, it is possible to
have the test subject select the information display section, in
which the different kind of the content is displayed, with the
stamp part. In this case, the speed and accuracy of the selection
are a criterion for evaluating the judgment of the test
subject.
[0047] Also, in this function measurement apparatus, said
information display unit displays the two information display
sections corresponding to the two correspondence images of the
plurality of the correspondence images to display information
indicating different numerals from each other therein.
[0048] In accordance with this configuration, it is possible to
have the test subject select the information display section having
the smaller value or the information display section having the
larger value with the stamp part. In this case, the speed and
accuracy of the selection are a criterion for evaluating the
judgment of the test subject.
[0049] Further, in this function measurement apparatus, said
information display unit displays the two information display
sections corresponding to the two correspondence images of the
plurality of the correspondence images to display either
information indicating different numerals from each other or
information indicating same numerals as each other therein.
[0050] In accordance with this configuration, it is possible to
have the test subject answer what the values of the two information
display sections are the same or what the values of the two
information display sections are different from each other with the
stamp part. In this case, the speed and accuracy of the
determination are a criterion for evaluating the judgment of the
test subject.
[0051] In accordance with a ninth aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
stamp action as input from a test subject; and a guide unit
operable to indicates order of a plurality of stamp positions to be
stamped by the test subject, using the display device, wherein the
order is optionally set, wherein said guide unit repeatedly
indicates the order, and increases elements constituting the order
in accordance with increment of a number of times of the
indication, and said function measurement apparatus further
comprising: a determining unit operable to instruct said guide unit
not to subsequently indicate the order when said determining unit
determines that the test subject does not perform the stamp action
in accordance with the indication of said guide unit after the
indication based on a detection result of said detecting unit which
is caused by the stamp action of the test subject after said guide
unit finishes the indication once. In this case, since the elements
constituting the order increase gradually, it is difficult for the
test subject to memorize the order of the stamp. Accordingly,
information, which represents to which level the test subject can
perform the stamp motion according to the indication, is a
criterion for evaluating the faculty to memorize of the test
subject.
[0052] In this case, an acceptation of the detecting unit includes
a unit which is attached to the test subject and detects the stamp
action of the test subject, and a unit which photographs the test
subject to detect the stamp action of the test subject.
[0053] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a plurality of stamp parts each of
which includes a detecting unit operable to detect stamp action as
input from a test subject; and a guide unit operable to indicates
order of the plurality of stamp parts to be stamped by the test
subject, using the display device. In this case, wherein the order
is optionally set, wherein said guide unit repeatedly indicates the
order, and increases elements constituting the order in accordance
with increment of a number of times of the indication, and said
function measurement apparatus further comprising: a determining
unit operable to instruct said guide unit not to subsequently
indicate the order when said determining unit determines that the
test subject does not perform the stamp action in accordance with
the indication of said guide unit after the indication based on
detection results of said detecting units which are caused by the
stamp action of the test subject after said guide unit finishes the
indication once.
[0054] In accordance with this configuration, since the elements
constituting the order increase gradually, it is difficult for the
test subject to memorize the order for stamping the stamp parts.
Accordingly, information, which represents to which level the test
subject can perform the stamp motion according to the indication,
is a criterion for evaluating the faculty to memorize of the test
subject.
[0055] In accordance with a tenth aspect of the present invention,
a function measurement apparatus to be used in connection with a
display device, comprising: a detecting unit operable to detect
full body motion of a test subject; a display control unit operable
to display an object, which moves in a cyclic manner, on the
display device; a determining unit operable to determine success
and failure based on a detection result of said detecting unit and
a position of the object for each cycle; and a counting unit
operable to increase a counted value when the determining unit
determines the success.
[0056] In accordance with this configuration, it is possible to
know the extent of the continuity of the action of the test subject
while synchronizing with the object which moves in a cyclic
manner.
[0057] In this function measurement apparatus, wherein when a first
predetermined motion of the test subject is detected during a first
period of the one cycle of the object, said determining unit
determines the success if a second predetermined motion of the test
subject is detected during a second period following the first
period, and determines the failure if the second motion is not
detected during the second period. In accordance with this
configuration, it is possible to determine the success and the
failure easily.
[0058] In the above function measurement apparatus, wherein the
object is a curved line in appearance, such as a rope of a jump
rope, and wherein the movement in the cyclic manner is rotational
movement, such as rotational movement of a rope of a jump rope. In
accordance with this configuration, the test subject can simulate
the jump rope.
[0059] In this case, an acc ptation of the detecting unit includes
a unit which is attached to the test subject and detects the step
action of the test subject, and a unit which photographs the test
subject to detect the step action of the test subject.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0060] In what follows, an embodiment of the present invention will
be explained in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Meanwhile, like references indicate the same or functionally
similar elements throughout the respective drawings, and therefore
redundant explanation is not repeated.
[0061] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the entire configuration
of a mat system as a function measurement system in accordance with
an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the mat
system includes an adapter 1, a cartridge 3, a mat unit 7, and a
television monitor 5. The cartridge 3 is inserted into the adaptor
1. Also, the adapter 1 includes a power supply circuit, which
supplies the cartridge with a power supply voltage. Further, the
adaptor 1 is connected with the television monitor 5 by an AV cable
9. Accordingly, a video signal and an audio signal generated by the
cartridge 3 are given to the television monitor 5 through the
adapter 1 and the AV cable 9. As the result, the television monitor
5 displays various screens as described below, and outputs music
and sound effect from a speaker (not shown in the figure)
thereof.
[0062] The mat unit 7 is provided with a mat 2 and a circuit case
4. The circuit case 4 is fixed to one end of the mat 2. The circuit
case 4 is provided with a power switch 8 at the upper surface
thereof and an infrared ray filter 6 which transmits only infrared
rays at one end thereof. An infrared light (IR) emitting unit 30
(as described below) including an infrared light emitting diode
(not shown in the figure) is located behind the infrared ray filter
6. On the other hand, four step areas ST1, ST2, ST3 and ST4 are
formed in the surface of the mat 2. The mat 2 is also provided with
foot switches SW1, SW2, SW3 and SW4 inside thereof corresponding
respectively to the step areas ST1, ST2, ST3 and ST4. When the step
area ST1, ST2, ST3 or ST4 is stepped on, the corresponding one of
the foot switches SW1, SW2, SW3 and SW4 is turned on. For example,
the foot switches SW1 to SW4 are membrane switches.
[0063] FIG. 2 is a view for showing the electric configuration of
the mat unit 7, the adapter 1, and the cartridge 3 of FIG. 1.
Referring to FIG. 2, the mat unit 7 includes the infrared light
(IR) emitting unit 30, an MCU (microcontroller unit) 32, and the
foot switches SW1 to SW4. The IR emitting unit 30 and the MCU 32
are housed in the circuit case 4. The foot switches SW1 to SW4 are
located inside of the mat 2. The MCU 32 receives on/off information
from the foot switches SW1 to SW4, and drives the IR emitting unit
30 to transmit the on/off information of the foot switches SW1 to
SW4 to an IR receiver 24 of the adapter 1 by infrared
communication.
[0064] On the other hand, the cartridge 3 to be inserted into the
adapter 1 includes a processor 20 and an external memory 22 (e.g.,
ROM). Also, the adapter 1 includes the infrared light (IR) receiver
24. The infrared ray signal transmitted by the IR emitting unit 30
of the mat unit 7, i.e., the on/off information of the foot
switches SW1 to SW4 is received by the IR receiver 24 of the
adapter 1, and then is sent to the processor 20 of the cartridge
3.
[0065] The processor 20 of the cartridge 3 is connected with the
external memory 22. The external memory 22 includes a program area,
an image data area, and a sound data area. Control programs
(including application programs) are stored in the program area.
The image data area stores all image data constituting each of
various screens to be displayed on the television monitor 5, and
the other necessary image data. The sound data area stores sound
data of music and sound effect. The processor 20 executes the
control program stored in the program area, reads the image data
stored in the image data area and the sound data stored in the
sound data area, and applies necessary processing thereto to
generate a video signal and an audio signal. The video signal and
the audio signal are supplied to the television monitor 5 through
the adapter 1 and the AV cable 9. As the result, the various
screens can be displayed on the television monitor 5, and whereby a
test subject acts in accordance with instruction therefrom. Then,
the processor 20 executes various measurement processes
corresponding to the various screens as described below based on
the on/off information of the foot switches SW1 to SW4 from the IR
receiver 24.
[0066] Although not shown in the figure, the processor 20 includes
various functional blocks, such as a CPU (central processing unit),
a graphics processor, a sound processor and a DMA controller and so
forth, and in addition to this, includes an A/D converter for
receiving analog signals, an input/output control circuit for
receiving input digital signals such as key manipulation signals
and infrared signals (the on/off information of the foot switches
SW1 to SW4) and giving the output digital signals to external
devices, an internal memory, and so on.
[0067] The CPU executes the control program stored in the external
memory 22. The digital signal from the A/D converter and the
digital signal from the input/output control circuit are given to
the CPU, and then the CPU executes necessary operation in
accordance with these signals based on the control program. The
graphics processor applies graphics processing required by the
operation result of the CPU to the image data stored in the
external memory 22 to generate a video signal corresponding to a
picture to be displayed on the television monitor 5. The sound
processor applies sound processing required by the operation result
of the CPU to the sound data stored in the external memory 22 to
generate an audio signal corresponding to music and sound effect.
For example, the internal memory is a RAM, and is used as a working
area, a counter area, a register area, a temporary data area, a
flag area and/or the like area.
[0068] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the process flow which is
executed by the processor 20 of FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 3, when a
power switch (not shown in the figure) of the adapter 1 is turned
on, the power supply voltage is supplied to the processor 20, and
the processor 20 performs the initialization process of the system
in step S1. In step S3, the processor 20 performs processing in
accordance with the application program stored in the external
memory 22. In step S5, the processor 20 waits until an interrupt
based on a video system synchronous signal is generated. In other
words, if the interrupt based on the video system synchronous
signal is not generated, the processing of the processor 20 repeats
the same step S5. If the interrupt based on the video system
synchronous signal is generated, the processing thereof proceeds to
step S7. For example, the interrupt based on the video system
synchronous signal is generated at 1/60 second intervals. In step
S7 and step S9, the processor 20 performs the process of updating
the screen displayed on the television monitor 100 and the process
of reproducing sound in synchronization with the interrupt. Then,
the process of the processor 20 returns to step S3.
[0069] Also, the processor 20 captures the infrared ray signal (the
on/off information of the foot switches SW1 to SW4) which the IR
receiver 30 receives from the IR emitting unit 30 when the
interrupt is generated (step S11).
[0070] The application program which controls the processing of
step 3 includes a plurality of programs. One of these programs is a
program which executes a time-measurement process. The
time-measurement process will be preliminarily described referring
to the flow chart because of common usage in each mode as described
below.
[0071] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the time-measurement process
which is one of the processes to be executed in step S3 of FIG. 3.
Referring to FIG. 4, in step S20, the processor 20 increases a
value of a counter C by one. Incidentally, it is assumed that the
counter C is initialized to 0 in step S1 of FIG. 3. In step S22,
the processor 20 determines whether or not the other program issues
an instruction for stopping measuring time, the process proceeds to
step S20 to continue to count if it is not issued, conversely the
counting is finished to proceed to step S24 if it is issued. In
step S24, the processor 20 assigns a value obtained by multiplying
the value of the counter C by 1/60 seconds to a time-measurement
value T. As described above, in the case where the interrupt based
on the video system synchronous signal is generated at 1/60 second
intervals, since the increment of the value of the counter C is
performed every 1/60 seconds, the value of the counter C is
converted into time by such operation. While the process for
counting up is described in the above explanation, in the case
where the process for counting down is executed, a predetermined
value is preliminarily assigned to a variable C in the
initialization process, and then decrement processing is performed
in step S20.
[0072] Next, thirteen measurement modes of the mat system in
accordance with the present embodiment will be described.
[0073] [Hangtime Measurement Mode]
[0074] FIG. 5 is a view for showing an example of a ready screen in
the hangtime measurement mode in accordance with the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a view for showing an example of a during-measurement
screen in the hangtime measurement mode in accordance with the
embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the processor 20 displays the ready
screen on the television monitor 5. The ready screen includes a mat
object 200 imitating the mat 2. Also, the mat object 200 includes
areas A1, A2, A3 and A4 corresponding to the step areas ST1, ST2,
ST3 and ST4 of the mat 2 respectively. First, the processor 20
changes a color of the areas A2 and A3 of the mat object 200
corresponding to the step areas ST2 and ST3 of the mat 2 into a
first predetermined color (hatched areas from bottom left to top
right) , e.g., yellow so as to indicate the step areas ST2 and ST3
where the test subject must get upon.
[0075] Also, When the test subject steps on the step area(s) of the
mat 2 to turn on the corresponding foot switch(es), the processor
20 changes the color of the corresponding area(s) of the mat object
200 into a second predetermined color (hatched areas from top left
to bottom right of FIGS. 9, 13, 15, 16, 23, 25, 27, 31, 35 and 41
as described below) , e.g., blue. For this reason, when the test
subject steps on the step areas ST2 and ST3 of the mat 2 in
response to the instruction of the screen to turn on the
corresponding foot switches SW2 and SW3, the processor 20 changes
the color of the corresponding areas A2 and A3 of the mat object
200 into the second predetermined color.
[0076] When the test subject gets upon the step areas ST2 and ST3
and then jumps, the foot switches SW2 and SW3 transit from the ON
state to the OFF state. The processor 20 starts to measure time
from the point of time when both the switches SW2 and SW3 are
turned off. As shown in FIG. 6, from then on, the processor 20
displays elapsed time, which changes every moment, in real time on
the time display section 70 of the during-measurement screen. Then,
the processor 20 stops measuring the time at the point of time when
at least one of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 is turned off.
Accordingly, the time from the point of time when both the switches
SW2 and SW3 are turned off to the point of time when at least one
of them is turned on, i.e., the hangtime of the test subject is
displayed in the time display section 70.
[0077] As described above, the processor 20 measures the hangtime
of the test subject. Especially, the hangtime as measured in such a
manner is a criterion for evaluating instantaneous force (a faculty
of exerting force rapidly) of the test subject. Besides, the
hangtime as measured is also a criterion for evaluating walking
ability and ability to concentrate.
[0078] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the instantaneous force, the
walking ability, and the ability to concentrate are improved. That
is, it is expected that integrated capability of the whole body is
improved and the ability to concentrate is brought up in addition
to improvement of muscular strength of legs. In this way, this mat
system not only measures these faculties but the mat system also
can contribute to the improvement thereof.
[0079] By the way, as described above, when the test subject steps
on the step area of the mat 2 to turn on the corresponding foot
switch, the processor 20 changes the color of the corresponding
area (Al to A4) of the mat object 200 into the second predetermined
color (the processing of indicating a stepped position). Each mode
as described below also executes the processing for indicating the
stepped position in common.
[0080] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing of indicating
the stepped position which is one of the processes to be executed
in step S3 of FIG. 3. In this case, it is assumed that the color of
each area (A1 to A4) of the mat object 200 is white in the case
where the corresponding foot switch (SW1 to SW4) is turned off.
Then, the color of each area (A1 to A4) changes to the blue when
the corresponding foot switch (SW1 to SW4) is turned on.
[0081] Referring to FIG. 7, in step S1000, the processor 20
determines whether or not the foot switch SW1 is turned on, the
process proceeds to step S1002 if ON, conversely the process
proceeds to step S1004 if OFF. In step S1002, the processor 20 sets
the color of the area A1 to the blue. On the other hand, in step
S1004, the processor 20 sets the color of the area A1 to the white.
In step S1006 after step S1002 or S1004, the processor 20
determines whether or not the foot switch SW2 is turned on, the
process proceeds to step S1008 if ON, conversely the process
proceeds to step S1010 if OFF. In step S1008, the processor 20 sets
the color of the area A2 to the blue. On the other hand, in step
S1010, the processor 20 sets the color of the area A2 to the
white.
[0082] Instep S1012 after step S1008 or S1010, the processor 20
determines whether or not the foot switch SW3 is turned on, the
process proceeds to step S1014 if ON, conversely the process
proceeds to step S1016 if OFF. In step S1014, the processor 20 sets
the color of the area A3 to the blue. On the other hand, in step
S1016, the processor 20 sets the color of the area A3 to the white.
In step S1018 after step S1014 or S1016, the processor 20
determines whether or not the foot switch SW4 is turned on, the
process proceeds to step S1020 if ON, conversely the process
proceeds to step S1022 if OFF. In step S1020, the processor 20 sets
the color of the area A4 to the blue. On the other hand, in step
S1022, the processor 20 sets the color of the area A4 to the white.
After step S1020 or S1022, the process returns to the routine of
FIG. 3.
[0083] Returning to FIG. 3, in step S7, the processor 20 displays
each area A1 to A4 of the mat object 200 in the color set in the
process of FIG. 7.
[0084] Next, processing for measuring the hangtime will be
described referring to a flow chart. The processing for measuring
the hangtime is actually performed by the application program of
FIG. 3. For this reason, various processes are executed and the
displayed screen is updated in synchronization with the interrupt
based on the video system synchronous signal (step S7). However, in
the following flow chart, the processing of the processor 20 is
shown based on a viewpoint of the test subject so as to facilitate
understanding. Accordingly, the update of the screen is shown in
time series (in series). In this point, the same is true for
various flow charts as described below.
[0085] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing for measuring
the hangtime which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG. 2.
Referring to FIG. 8, in step S30, the processor 20 initializes
variables and flags to be used in this processing. In step S32, the
processor 20 displays the ready screen of FIG. 5. In step S34, the
processor 20 checks whether or not both the foot switches SW2 and
SW3 are transited from OFF to ON. Then, the process of the
processor 20 returns to step S34 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S36 if YES. In step S36, the processor 20 displays
a measurement start screen (not shown in the figure). This screen
includes letters which instructs the test subject to jump.
[0086] In step S38, the processor 20 checks whether or not both the
foot switches SW2 and SW3 are transited from ON to OFF. Then, the
process of the processor 20 returns to step S38 if NO, conversely
the process proceeds to step S40 if YES. The case of "YES" means
that both feet of the test subject are put off the mat 2, i.e., the
test subject jumps. Accordingly, the processor 20 starts to measure
the time (count up) in step S40, and simultaneously starts to
display the time-measurement value T in real time in the time
display section 70 in step S42.
[0087] In step S44, the processor 20 determines whether or not
either or both of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 is turned on. The
process of the processor 20 proceeds to step S50 if NO, conversely
the process proceeds to step S46 if YES. The processor 20 stops
measuring time in step S46, and displays the result screen
including the time-measurement value T in subsequent step S48. The
time-measurement value T corresponds to the hangtime of the test
subject.
[0088] On the other hand, in step S50, the processor 20 determines
whether or not 5 seconds elapse after starting to measure the time.
Then, the process of the processor 20 returns to step S44 if NO,
conversely the process proceeds to step S52 if YES. The processor
20 stops measuring time in step S52, and returns to step S30 after
performing display indicating an error in step S54. In this way,
when either or both of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 is not turned
on within 5 seconds after starting to measure the time, it is
determined that the operation is the error.
[0089] [Flight Rate Measurement Mode]
[0090] FIG. 9 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the flight rate measurement mode in
accordance with the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a view for showing an
example of a measuring result screen in the flight rate measurement
mode in accordance with the embodiment.
[0091] First, the processor 20 displays the same ready screen as
that of FIG. 5 on the television monitor 5 (such letter string to
be displayed as a title and so on is matched with the mode). Then,
when the test subject gets upon the step areas ST2 and ST3 of the
mat 2 and then jumps, the processor 20 displays the
during-measurement screen of FIG. 9 on the television monitor 5
from the point of time when both the foot switches SW2 and SW3 are
turned off. The test subject jumps in the step areas ST2 and ST3 by
a predetermined number of times. In the present embodiment, the
predetermined number of times is 10 times. However, since the first
jump is not measured, the test subject jumps total of 11 times.
[0092] The processor 20 regards the time from the point of time
when both the foot switches SW2 and SW3 are turned off to the point
of time when at least one of them is turned on as the hangtime. In
this point, it is the same as the hangtime measurement mode. On the
other hand, the processor 20 regards the time from the point of
time when at least one of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 is turned
on to the point of time when both of them are turned off as a
ground contact time. The set of the ground contact state and the
subsequent flight state is regarded as one jump. Accordingly, the
processor 20 starts measuring the ground contact time and the
hangtime from the end point of the flight state of the first jump
(the jump which is not measured), i.e., the start point of the
second jump (the jump which is first measured). The end point of
the flight state is the point of time when at least one of the
switches SW2 and SW3 is turned on from the state where both of them
are turned off.
[0093] The processor 20 displays a bar 76 whose length corresponds
to the ground contact time as measured (a hatched area from top
left to bottom right) (e.g., red) on an axis 80 of a flight/ground
time display section 72 in real time. Also, the processor 20
displays a bar 74 whose length corresponds to the hangtime as
measured (a hatched area from bottom left to top right) (e.g.,
blue) on the axis 80 of the flight/ground time display section 72
in real time. Two graduations of the axis 80 represent one jump.
One graduation corresponds to the ground contact state and the
subsequent one graduation corresponds to the flight state.
Incidentally, the bar 76 extends downward from the axis 80, and the
bar 74 extends upward from the axis 80. Also, the processor 20
displays a cursor 78 (a black portion) on the axis 80 so as to
indicate the current state of the test subject. In the example of
the figure, the finish of the sixth jump, i.e., the finish of the
fifth jump to be measured is shown.
[0094] When the processor 20 detects 10 jumps to be measured, i.e.,
detects the 10 times of the transition from the OFF state of both
the switches SW2 and SW3 to the ON state of at least one of them,
as shown in FIG. 10, the processor 20 displays an average hangtime
and an average ground contact time in the flight/ground average
time display section 82 of the measuring result screen, and
simultaneously displays the flight rate in the flight rate display
section 84. The average hangtime which the processor 20 calculates
is an average value of the 10 times of the hangtime. The average
ground contact time which the processor 20 calculates is an average
value of the 10 times of the ground contact time. The flight rate
is given by dividing the average hangtime by the sum of the average
hangtime and the average ground contact time. The symbol "/"is used
to designate division.
[0095] In this way, the processor 20 measures the flight rate of
the test subject. Especially, the flight rate measured in such a
manner is a criterion for evaluating response muscular force of the
test subject, i.e., ability which efficiently draws spring of
muscle and sinew in the short ground contact time. Besides, the
flight rate as measured is also a criterion for evaluating
reflexes, walking ability, rhythmic sense, and ability to
concentrate.
[0096] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the response muscular force, the
reflexes, the walking ability, the rhythmic sense, and the ability
to concentrate are improved. That is, it is expected that
successive motor performance is improved and the stability ability
to concentrate in daily life is brought up by enhancing
instantaneous force by enhancement of response of muscle and
simultaneously enhancing a motion control function. In this way,
this mat system not only measures these faculties but the mat
system also can contribute to the improvement thereof.
[0097] Next, the process for measuring the flight rate will be
described referring to the flowchart.
[0098] FIGS. 11 and 12 are flowcharts showing respectively the
first half part and the last half part of the processing for
measuring the flight rate which is executed by the processor 20 of
FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 11, in step S70, the processor 20
initializes variables and flags to be used in this processing. In
step S72, the processor 20 displays a ready screen. In step S74,
the processor 20 checks whether or not both the foot switches SW2
and SW3 is transited from OFF to ON. Then, the process of the
processor 20 returns to step S74 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S76 if YES. In step S76, the processor 20 displays
a measurement start screen (not shown in the figure). This screen
includes letters which instructs the test subject to jump
successively.
[0099] In step S78, the processor 20 checks whether or not both the
foot switches SW2 and SW3 is transited from ON to OFF. Then, the
process of the processor 20 returns to step S78 if NO, conversely
the process proceeds to step S79 if YES. The case of "YES" means
that both feet of the test subject are put off the mat 2, i.e., the
test subject jumps. This jump corresponds to the first jump which
is not used to measure the flight rate. Then, the processor 20
displays the during-measurement screen of FIG. 9 in step S79, and
simultaneously starts to measure the hangtime in step S80.
[0100] In step S82, the processor 20 determines whether or not
either or both of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 is turned on. The
process of the processor 20 proceeds to step S86 if NO, conversely
the process proceeds to step S84 if YES. The processor 20 stops
measuring the hangtime and clears the counted value T in step S84,
and then proceeds to step S94 of FIG. 12.
[0101] On the other hand, in step S86, the processor 20 determines
whether or not 5 seconds elapse after starting to measure the time.
Then, the process of the processor 20 returns to step S82 if NO,
conversely the process proceeds to step S88 if YES. The processor
20 stops measuring the time in step S88, and returns to step S70
after performing display indicating an error in step S90. In this
way, when either or both of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 is not
turned on within 5 seconds after starting to measure the time, it
is determined that the operation is the error.
[0102] Referring to FIG. 12, in step S94, the processor 20 starts
to measure the ground contact time. In step S96, the processor 20
checks whether or not both the foot switches SW2 and SW3 is
transited from ON to OFF. Then, the process of the processor 20
proceeds to step S118 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to
step S98 if YES. The case of "YES" means that both feet of the test
subject are put off the mat 2, i.e., the test subject jumps.
[0103] The processor 20 stops measuring the ground contact time,
stores the counted value T and then clears the counted value T in
step S98, and then proceeds to step S100. In step S100, the
processor 20 displays the bar 76 whose length corresponds to the
ground contact time as stored in step S98 in the ground contact
time display section 72. The bar 76 is displayed on the horizontal
axis which designates a value of a jump counter Cas described
below.
[0104] On the other hand, in step S118, the processor 20 determines
whether or not 4 seconds elapse after starting to measure the
ground contact time. Then, the process of the processor 20 returns
to step S96 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step S120 if
YES. The processor 20 stops measuring the time in step S120, and
returns to step S70 after performing display indicating an error in
step S122. In this way, when both of the foot switches SW2 and SW3
are not turned off within 4 seconds after starting to measure the
time, it is determined that the operation is the error.
[0105] In step S102 after step S100, the processor 20 starts
measuring the hangtime. In step S104, the processor 20 determines
whether or not either or both of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 is
turned on. The process of the processor 20 proceeds to step S124 if
NO, conversely the process proceeds to step S106 if YES. The
processor 20 stops measuring the ground contact time, stores the
counted value T and then clears the counted value T in step S106,
and then proceeds to step S108. In step S108, the processor 20
displays the bar 74 whose length corresponds to the hangtime as
stored in step S106 in the ground contact time display section 72.
The bar 74 is displayed on the horizontal axis which designates a
value of the jump counter C.sub.J as described below.
[0106] If "YES" is determined in steps S96 and S104, it is
determined that one jump is finished, then in step S109, the
processor 20 increments the jump counter C.sub.j by one, which
indicates the number of times of jumps. In step S110, the processor
20 determines whether or not the value of the counter C.sub.J is
equal to 10, if NO, the process returns to step S94, conversely if
YES, the process proceeds to step S112.
[0107] On the other hand, in step S124, the processor 20 determines
whether or not 5 seconds elapse after starting to measure the
hangtime. Then, the process of the processor 20 returns to step
S104 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step S126 if YES.
The processor 20 stops measuring the time in step S126, and returns
to step S70 after performing display indicating an error in step
S128. The reason is the same as steps S86 to S90.
[0108] In step S112 after determining "YES" in step S110, the
processor 20 calculates an average of the ground contact time
stored in step S98, i.e. , an average ground contact time, and an
average of the hangtime stored in step S106, i.e., an average
hangtime. In step S114, the processor 20 calculates the flight rate
based on the average hangtime and the average ground contact time
obtained in step S112. Then, in step S116, the processor 20
displays the result screen of FIG. 10.
[0109] [Agility Measurement Mode]
[0110] In this mode, the test subject put a chair in front of the
center of the mat2. Then, the test subject sits on the edge of the
chair with arms lowered widthwise. On the other hand, the processor
20 displays the same ready screen as that of FIG. 5 on the
television monitor 5 (such letter string to be displayed as a title
and so on is matched with the mode). Then, the test subject steps
by a predetermined number of steps (in the present embodiment, 50
steps) on the step areas ST2 and ST3 of the mat 2 while sitting. As
the result, the foot switches SW2 and SW3 repeat ON and OFF
alternately.
[0111] The processor 20 regards a transition from OFF to ON of the
one foot switch as one step. In this case, when the transition from
OFF to ON of the foot switch SW2 is regarded as one step, the
processor 20 regards the transition from OFF to ON of the foot
switches SW3 as the next one step. Conversely, when the transition
from OFF to ON of the foot switch SW3 is regarded as one step, the
processor 20 regards the transition from OFF to ON of the foot
switches SW2 as the next one step. That is, even if the transition
from OFF to ON of the same foot switch occurs successively, only
the first transition from OFF to ON is regarded as the one
step.
[0112] FIG. 13 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the agility measurement mode in
accordance with the embodiment. When the test subject starts to
step on the step areas ST2 and ST3 while sitting, the processor 20
displays the during-measurement screen of FIG. 13 on the television
monitor 5. The during-measurement screen includes a remaining step
number display section 86 and an elapse time display section 88.
The processor 20 displays the remaining step number to be performed
by the test subject, i.e., (50--the current step number) in real
time in the remaining step number section 86. Also, the processor
20 starts to measure time from a point of time at which the first
step is detected, and displays elapsed time in the elapse time
display section 88. Then, the processor 20 stops measuring the time
at a point of time at which the fiftieth step is finished. As the
result, the elapse time display section 88 displays finally the
time taken by the test subject for stepping by the fifty steps.
[0113] In this way, the processor 20 measures the time taken by the
test subject for stepping by the 50 steps. Since the test subject
tries to step as fast as possible, especially, the time as measured
in such a manner is a criterion for evaluating the agility (a
faculty of acting quickly) of the test subject. Also, the time as
measured is also a criterion for evaluating the instantaneous force
and reflexes.
[0114] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the agility, the instantaneous
force, and the reflexes are improved. That is, it is expected that
the reflexes is brought up and simultaneously the ability to
concentrate in daily life is improved by bringing up the agility
and the cooperativeness of both legs. In this way, this mat system
not only measures these faculties but the mat system also can
contribute to the improvement thereof .
[0115] Next, the process for measuring the agility will be
described referring to a flowchart.
[0116] FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing for measuring
the agility which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG. 2.
Referring to FIG. 14, in step S140, the processor 20 initializes
variables and flags to be used in this processing. In step S142,
the processor 20 displays a ready screen. In step S144, the
processor 20 checks whether or not the transitions from OFF to ON
of both the switches SW2 and SW3 occur. Then, the processor 20
returns to step S144 if NO, conversely proceeds to step S146 if
YES. In step S146, the processor 20 starts to count down and
simultaneously displays a measurement start screen (not shown in
the figure) which indicates the progression of the countdown. In
step S148, the processor 20 determines whether or not a counted
value is 0, the process returns to step S148 if it is not 0,
conversely the process proceeds to step S150 if it is 0.
[0117] The processor 20 starts to measure time in step S150, and
simultaneously starts to display a measured value T in real time in
the elapse time display section 88 in step S152. In step S154, the
processor 20 determines whether or not 30 seconds elapse after
starting to measure the time, the process proceeds to step S178 if
YES, conversely the process proceeds to step S156 if NO.
[0118] In step S156, the processor 20 checks whether or not the
transition from OFF to ON of the foot switch SW2 occurs. Then, the
processor 20 returns to step S154 if NO, conversely proceeds to
step S158 if YES. The case of "YES" means that the test subject
lifts the left foot from the step area ST2 and then puts down the
left foot on the step area ST2. Accordingly, in step S158, the
processor 20 increases a counter C.sub.S by one, which counts the
number of steps of the test subject. In step 5160, the processor 20
computes the remaining number R.sub.S of steps, i.e., 50-C.sub.S.
Then, in step S162, the processor 20 displays the remaining number
R.sub.S of steps in the remaining step number display section
86.
[0119] In step S164, the processor 20 determines whether or not 30
seconds elapse after starting to measure the time in step S150, the
process proceeds to step S182 if YES, conversely the process
proceeds to step S166 if NO.
[0120] In step S166, the processor 20 checks whether or not the
transition from OFF to ON of the foot switch SW3 occurs. Then, the
processor 20 returns to step S164 if NO, conversely proceeds to
step S168 if YES. The case of "YES" means that the test subject
lifts the right foot from the step area ST3 and then puts down the
right foot on the step area ST3. Accordingly, in step S168, the
processor 20 increases the counter C.sub.S by one. In step S170,
the processor 20 computes the remaining number R.sub.S of steps,
i.e., 50-C.sub.S. Then, in step S172, the processor 20 displays the
remaining number R.sub.S of steps in the remaining step number
display section 86.
[0121] In step S174, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
remaining number R.sub.S of steps is 0, the process proceeds to
step S176 if it is 0, conversely the process returns to step S154
if it is not 0. The processor 20 stops measuring the time in step
S176, and displays the result screen including the final measured
value T in step S178.
[0122] In step S178 after determining "YES" in step S154, the
processor 20 stops measuring the time, and returns to step S140
after performing display indicating an error in step S180. Also, in
step S182 after determining "YES" in step S164, the processor 20
stops measuring the time, and returns to step S140 after performing
display indicating an error in step S184. The processing of these
steps S154, S178, S180, S164, S182 and S184 is a process for
deciding to be an error when the test subject does not finish 50
steps within 30 seconds after starting to measure the time in step
S150.
[0123] [Rhythmic Sense Measurement Mode]
[0124] FIG. 15 is a view for showing an example of a rhythm guide
screen in the rhythmic sense measurement mode in accordance with
the embodiment. FIG. 16 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the rhythmic sense measurement mode in
accordance with the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a view for showing an
example of a measuring result screen in the rhythmic sense
measurement mode in accordance with the embodiment.
[0125] First, the processor 20 displays the same ready screen as
that of FIG. 5 on the television monitor 5 (such letter string to
be displayed as a title and so on is matched with the mode). Then,
the test subject gets upon the step areas ST2 and ST3 of the mat 2.
The processor 20 displays a signal of starting and subsequently
displays the rhythm guide screen as shown in FIG. 15. That is, the
processor 20 displays the guide object 90 directly on the areas A2
and A3 of the mat object 200 alternately at a predetermined time
interval Tg. In addition, the processor 20 outputs predetermined
sound (guide sound) with the display of the guide object 90. That
is, the processor 20 outputs the guide sound at the predetermined
time interval Tg as if it were a metronome. The test subject
recognizes rhythm (tempo) of required stepping while stepping in
accordance with the guide object 90 displayed alternately and the
alternate guide sound. Also, the processor 20 displays the elapse
time gauge 105, which indicates the elapsed time from the time at
which the display of the guide object 90 is started, by the change
of color (shaded area). The full length of the elapse time gauge
105 indicates a period when a guide is made by the guide object
90.
[0126] When the total frequency of the display of the guide object
90 in right and left reaches predetermined times, the processor 20
ends to display the guide object 90, and to output the guide sound,
and then displays the during-measurement screen of FIG. 16. In this
during-measurement screen, the guide object 90 is not displayed,
and the guide sound is not also output. Accordingly, the test
subject steps continuously under such condition with the rhythm
(tempo) which he/she recognizes by the rhythm guide screen. In the
present embodiment, after ending to display the guide object 90, it
is instructed the test subject to perform the 20 steps of the
stepping. The method for deciding one step is the same as that of
the agility measurement mode. The processor 20 displays the
remaining step number to be performed by the test subject, i.e.,
(20--the current step number) in real time in the remaining step
number section 86.
[0127] During this during-measurement screen is displayed, the
processor 20 performs the processing for determining whether or not
the test subject steps at the predetermined time interval Tg
indicated by the guide object 90 and the guide sound. More specific
description is as follows.
[0128] The processor 20 measures a time (hereinafter referred to as
"step interval") Ts from the detection of one step to the detection
of the next one step. That is, the processor 20 measures the step
interval Ts, which is a time from when the transition from OFF to
ON of one of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 is detected to when the
transition from OFF to ON of the other one is detected.
Incidentally, the processor 20 starts to measure from when the
first one step is detected after ending to display the last guide
object 90. That is, the first one step is regarded as the zeroth
step, the next step is regarded as the first step, and a time
period therebetween is regarded as the step interval Ts of the
first step.
[0129] The processor 20 performs the processing for measuring the
step interval Ts each time one step is detected, and stores the
result in the internal memory to acquire data of 20 steps. Then,
the processor 20 calculates the difference D=Tg-Ts. That is, the
processor 20 calculates the extent to which the respective step
intervals Ts differ from the predetermined time interval Tg
indicated by the rhythm guide screen. Then, the processor 20
displays the result on the television monitor 5 as shown in FIG.
17. Specifically, the processor 20 displays the difference D with
bars 98 and 100 on the axis 95 of the difference display section 96
of the measuring result screen. That is, when the difference D is
positive, the processor 20 displays the bar 98 (shaded area in the
oblique direction to the upper right) (e.g., red) having the length
corresponding to the absolute value of the difference D in real
time so as to extend upward from the axis 95. When the difference D
is negative, the processor 20 displays the bar 100 (shaded area in
the oblique direction to the lower right) (e.g., blue) having the
length corresponding to the absolute value of the difference D in
real time so as to extend downward from the axis 95. In this case,
when the difference D is 0, these bars 98 and 100 are not
displayed. One graduation of the axis 95 indicates one step.
[0130] Further, the processor 20 displays the rhythmic sense with a
numeric value in the rhythmic sense display section 94. The numeric
value is obtained based on a total amount of the absolute values of
all the differences D. For example, it is assumed that a
predetermined time x corresponds to one point, and that the points
exceeding the five points are clipped to five points. Then, the
total amount of the absolute values of the differences D is
represented by the number of points, and the number of the points
is subtracted from 100. The result is regarded as the numerical
value indicating the rhythmic sense. That is, 100 points are given
if the differences D concerning all of 20 steps are 0, and 0 point
is given if the differences D concerning all of 20 steps are 5
points. In this case, it is preferred that the bars 98 and 100
whose length corresponds to the number of the points are
displayed.
[0131] As described above, the processor 20 measurements the step
interval Ts of the test subject to compute the difference D. The
magnitude of the difference D is indicative whether or not the test
subject can perform the stepping with the indicated rhythm (i.e.,
at the predetermined time interval Tg). As the result, especially,
the difference D and the numerical value based thereon are a
criterion for evaluating rhythmic sense (a sense to continue
regular motion, i.e., isochronism) of the test subject. Also, the
difference D and the numerical value based thereon are also a
criterion for evaluating elaborateness, a faculty to memorize, and
ability to concentrate.
[0132] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the rhythmic sense, the
elaborateness, the faculty to memorize, and the ability to
concentrate are improved. That is, it is expected that a
neurological function stabilizes by bringing up the balance in the
right and left and the rhythmic sense, and simultaneously improving
position sensation and a motion control function. In this way, this
mat system not only measures these faculties but the mat system
also can contribute to the improvement thereof.
[0133] FIGS. 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing respectively the
first half part and the last half part of the processing for
measuring the rhythmic sense which is executed by the processor 20
of FIG. 2. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing for
measuring the step interval which is executed by the processor 20
of FIG. 2.
[0134] Referring to FIG. 18, in step S200, the processor 20
initializes variables and flags to be used in this processing. In
step S202, the processor 20 displays a ready screen. In step S204,
the processor 20 checks whether or not both the foot switches SW2
and SW3 are transited from OFF to ON. Then, the process of the
processor 20 returns to step S204 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S206 if YES. In step S206, the processor 20 starts
to count down and simultaneously displays a measurement start
screen (not shown in the figure) which indicates the progression of
the countdown. In step S208, the processor 20 determines whether or
not the counted value is 0, the process returns to step S208 if it
is not 0, conversely the process proceeds to step S210 if it is
0.
[0135] In step S210, the processor 20 starts to advance the elapse
time gauge 105. In step S212, the processor 20 displays the left
guide object 90 (directly on the area A2) and simultaneously
performs one-shot playback of the guide sound. At the same time, in
step S214, the processor 20 starts to measure time (T1). In step
S216, the processor 20 determines whether or not the measured value
T1 is equal to the predetermined time interval Tg, the process
returns to step S216 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step
S218 if YES. The processor 20 deletes the left guide object 90
being displayed in step S218, clears the measured value T1 in step
S220, and increases the counter C.sub.G, which indicates the
frequency of the display of the guide object 90, by one in step
S222.
[0136] In step S224, the processor 20 displays the right guide
object 90 (directly on the area A3) and simultaneously performs
one-shot playback of the guide sound. At the same time, in step
S226, the processor 20 starts to measure the time (T1). In step
S228, the processor 20 determines whether or not the measured value
T1 is equal to the predetermined time interval Tg, the process
returns to step S228 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step
S230 if YES. The processor 20 deletes the right guide object 90
being displayed in step S230, clears the measured value T1 in step
S232, and increases the counter C.sub.G by one in step S234.
[0137] In step S236, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
counter C.sub.G is equal to 20, the process returns to step S212 if
NO, conversely the process proceeds to step S238 of FIG. 19 if YES.
Thereby, a total of 20 guide objects 90 is displayed in a
right-left alternate manner.
[0138] Referring to FIG. 19, in step S238, the processor 20
displays the during-measurement screen of FIG. 16. In step S240,
the processor 20 resets a counter C.sub.u (see FIG. 20), which
indicates the number of steps of the test subject. In step S242,
the processor 20 determines whether or not a measured value T2 (see
FIG. 20) is more than or equal to 3 seconds, the process proceeds
to step S244 if YES, conversely the process proceeds to step S246
if NO.
[0139] The processor 20 performs display indicating an error in
step S244 after determining "YES" in step S242, and then returns to
step S200. Since the measured value T2 indicates the step interval
of the test subject, this processing is a process for deciding to
be an error when 3 or more seconds elapse from the last step of the
test subject during displaying the guide screen.
[0140] On the other hand, in step S246 after determining NO in step
S242, the processor 20 determines whether or not the value of the
counter C.sub.U changes, the process returns to step S242 if NO,
conversely the process proceeds to step S248 if YES. The change of
the value of the counter C.sub.u indicates occurrence of the
renewed step. Accordingly, in step S248, the processor 20 computes
the remaining number R.sub.S of steps, i.e., 20-C.sub.U. Then, in
step S250, the processor 20 displays the remaining number R.sub.S
of steps in the remaining step number display section 92.
[0141] In step S252, the step interval Tp (see FIG. 20) of the test
subject is assigned to an element Ts[K] of an arrangement. That is,
the element Ts[K] stores the step interval Tp of the (k+1)-th step.
In step S254, the processor 20 increases a variable K by one. In
step S256, the processor 20 determines whether or not the remaining
number R.sub.S of steps is 0, the process returns to step S242 if
NO, conversely the process proceeds to step S258 if YES.
[0142] In step S258, the processor 20 assigns 0 to the variable K.
In step S260, the processor 20 computes the difference between the
predetermined interval Tg for the display of the guide object 90
and the step interval Ts[K] of the test subject to assign it to the
element D[K] of an arrangement. That is, the element D[K] stores
the difference between the predetermined interval Tg and the step
interval Tp of the (K+1)-th step. Instep S262, the processor 20
increases the variable K. In step S264, the processor 20 determines
whether or not the variable K is 19, the process proceeds to step
S260 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step S266 if YES. As
the result, the differences between the predetermined interval Tg
and the step interval Tp of 20 steps are assigned as the elements
D[K] of the arrangement.
[0143] In step S266, the processor 20 selects the bar (reference 98
or 100) to be displayed in the difference display section 96 and
decides the location thereof on the basis of a sign and an absolute
value of each of the elements D[0] to D[19] of the arrangement. In
step S268, the processor 20 computes the rhythmic sense to be
displayed in the rhythmic sense display section 94 based on the
absolute values of the elements D[0] to D[19] using the above
method. Then, in step S270, the result screen of FIG. 17 is
displayed.
[0144] Next, the processing for measuring the step interval of the
test subject will be described.
[0145] FIG. 20 is the flowchart showing the processing for
measuring the step interval which is executed by the processor 20
of FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 20, in step S280, the processor 20
initializes variables and flags to be used in this processing.
Then, in step S281, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
counted value started in step S206 of FIG. 18 is 0, the process
returns to step S281 if it is not 0, conversely the process
proceeds to step S282 if it is 0.
[0146] In step S282, the processor 20 checks whether or not the
transition from OFF to ON of one of the foot switches SW2 and SW3
occurs. Then, the processor 20 returns to step S282 if NO,
conversely proceeds to step S284 if YES.
[0147] In step S284, the processor 20 clears the measured value T2
for measuring the step interval Tp of the test subject. In step
S286, the processor 20 starts measuring the time (T2). In step
S288, the processor 20 checks whether or not the transition from
OFF to ON of the other one of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 occurs.
Then, the processor 20 returns to step S288 if NO, conversely
proceeds to step S290 if YES. In step S290, the processor 20
increases the counter C.sub.U, which counts the number of steps of
the test subject, by one. Instep S292, the processor 20 assigns the
time measured value T2 to the variable Tp. Accordingly, the
variable Tp stores a time from when the one of the foot switches
SW2 and SW3 transits from OFF to ON to when the other one transits
from OFF to ON, i.e., the time of one step with one leg.
[0148] In step S294, the processor 20 clears the time measured
value T2. In step S296, the processor 20 starts to measure the time
(T2). In step S298, the processor 20 checks whether or not the
transition from OFF to ON of the above one of the foot switches SW2
and SW3 occurs. Then, the processor 20 returns to step S298 if NO,
conversely proceeds to step S300 if YES. In step S300, the
processor 20 increases the counter C.sub.U by one. In step S302,
the processor 20 assigns the time measured value T2 to the variable
Tp. Accordingly, the variable Tp stores a time from when the above
other one of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 transits from OFF to ON
to when the one transits from OFF to ON, i.e., the time of one step
with the other leg. Then, the process proceeds to step S284.
[0149] Subsequently, the processing of steps 5284 to 5302 is
repeated, and whereby the interval of one step of one leg of the
test subject and the interval of one step of the other leg are
alternately and successively measured.
[0150] [Biological Clock Measurement Mode]
[0151] FIG. 21 is a view for showing an example of a ready screen
in the biological clock measurement mode in accordance with the
embodiment. First, the processor 20 displays the ready screen of
FIG. 21 on the television monitor 5. This ready screen includes
such letter string as "Count 15 seconds, and then jump". Also, the
processor 20 colors the areas A2 and A3 of the mat object 200
corresponding to the step areas ST2 and ST3 of the mat 2 a first
predetermined color (hatched areas from bottom left to top right)
so as to indicate the areas A2 and A3 where the test subject must
get upon.
[0152] When the test subject gets upon the step areas ST2 and ST3
of the mat 2, i.e., the foot switches SW2 and SW3 are turned on,
although not shown in the figure, the processor 20 displays such
counting down as "3", "2", "1", and "start" on the television
monitor 5. The test subject jumps when he/she believes that 15
seconds elapse with own sense of self after such the letter string
as "start" is displayed. In this case, the processor 20 starts to
measure time at a point of time at which the letter string "start"
is displayed. Then, the processor 20 stops measuring the time at a
point of time at which all the foot switches SW1 to SW4 are turned
off.
[0153] The time measured by the processor 20 indicates 15 seconds
based on the biological clock of the test subject, and therefore it
is possible to evaluate accuracy of the biological clock (mechanism
for measuring time, which a person has in a body) of the test
subject by obtaining the difference between the time-measurement
result and 15 seconds. Also, the difference is a criterion for
evaluating such functions of the test subject as the rhythmic
sense, the judgment, and the ability to concentrate. Incidentally,
rate of an error is obtained by dividing the difference by 15
seconds, and is also a criterion of the determination.
[0154] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the biological clock, the
rhythmic sense, the judgment, and the ability to concentrate are
improved. That is, it is expected that sense of a certain time is
brought up.
[0155] FIG. 22 is the flowchart showing the processing for
measuring the biological clock which is executed by the processor
20 of FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 22, in step S320, the processor 20
initializes variables and flags to be used in this processing. In
step S322, the processor 20 displays the ready screen of FIG. 21.
In step S324, the processor 20 checks whether or not the
transitions from OFF to ON of both the switches SW2 and SW3 occur.
Then, the processor 20 returns to step S324 if NO, conversely
proceeds to step S326 if YES. In step S326, the processor 20 starts
to count down and simultaneously displays a measurement start
screen (not shown in the figure) which indicates the progression of
the countdown. In step S328, the processor 20 determines whether or
not the counted value is 0, the process returns to step S328 if it
is not 0, conversely the process proceeds to step S330 if it is
0.
[0156] In step S330, the processor 20 starts to measure time and
simultaneously displays the word "start". In step S332, the
processor 20 determines whether or not 30 seconds elapse after
starting to measure the time, the process proceeds to step S338 if
YES, conversely the process proceeds to step S334 if NO.
[0157] In step S334, the processor 20 checks whether or not the
transitions from OFF to ON of both the switches SW2 and SW3 occur.
Then, the processor 20 returns to step S332 if NO, conversely
proceeds to step S335 if YES. The case of "YES" means that the test
subject jumps. Then, in step S335, the processor 20 stops measuring
the time. In step S336, the processor 20 displays the final
time-measurement value T, i.e., the true time corresponding to 15
seconds under the biological clock of the test subject.
[0158] The processor 20 stops measuring the time in step S338 after
determining "YES" in step S332, and returns to step S320 after
performing display indicating an error in step S340. The processing
is a process for deciding to be an error when the test subject does
not jump within 30 seconds after starting to measure the time in
step S330.
[0159] [Body Reflection Measurement Mode]
[0160] In this mode, the test subject put a chair in front of the
center of the mat2. Then, the test subject sits on the edge of the
chair with arms lowered widthwise.
[0161] On the other hand, the processor 20 displays the same ready
screen as that of FIG. 5 on the television monitor 5 (such letter
string to be displayed as a title and so on is matched with the
mode). When the test subject stamps the step areas ST2 and ST3 of
the mat 2 to turn on the foot switches SW2 and SW3, the processor
20 displays the signal of the start and then a during-measurement
screen. Incidentally, the test subject removes both legs from the
mat 2 after turning on the foot switches SW2 and SW3 to wait.
[0162] FIG. 23 is a view for showing an example of the
during-measurement screen in the body reflection measurement mode
in accordance with the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23, the
processor 20 displays a stamp position indicating object 113
directly on any one of the areas A1, A2, A3 and A4. The test
subject tries to stamp the step area (ST1 to ST4) corresponding to
the area (A1 to A4) directly under the stamp position indicating
object 113 as fast as possible. In this case, the processor 20
starts to measure time from a point of time at which the stamp
position indicating object 113 is displayed, and stops measuring
the time at a point of time at which the transition from OFF to ON
of the foot switch (SW1 to SW4) corresponding to the area (A1 to
A4) directly under the stamp position indicating object 113 as
displayed is detected. A time (unit reflection time) is a criterion
for evaluating how quickly the test subject can respond to the
display of the stamp position indicating object 113. The time (unit
reflection time) is a time from when the stamp position indicating
object 113 is displayed to when the transition from OFF to ON of
the corresponding foot switch is detected.
[0163] When the transition from OFF to ON of the corresponding foot
switch is detected, the processor 20 deletes the stamp position
indicating object 113, then displays the renewed stamp position
indicating object 113 directly on any one of the areas A1, A2, A3
and A4, starts measuring the time again, and stops measuring the
time when the transition from OFF to ON of the foot switch (SW1 to
SW4) corresponding to the area (A1 to A4) directly under the stamp
position indicating object 113 as displayed is detected.
[0164] The processor 20 repeats such processing until the stamp
position indication object is displayed 20 times. That is, the
processor 20 stops measuring the time when the twentieth stamp
position indicating object 113 is displayed and the transition from
OFF to ON of the corresponding foot switch is detected.
[0165] The processor 20 displays the remaining number of steps to
be performed by the test subject, i.e., (20-the current step
number) in real time in the remaining step number display section
109, and displays the result of the time measurement in real time
in the elapse time display section 111. Accordingly, the final
result of the time measurement displayed in the elapse time display
section 111 is the result of the accumulation of the unit
reflection times. The final result of the time measurement is a
criterion for evaluating the extent to which the test subject can
quickly respond to the appearance of the stamp position indicating
object 113, i.e., the extent of reflexes of the test subject. As
the test subject responds more quickly, the final result of the
time measurement is shorter. Also, the final result of the time
measurement is also a criterion for evaluating the agility, the
judgment, and the ability to concentrate.
[0166] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the reflexes, the agility, the
judgment, and the ability to concentrate. That is, it is expected
that the judgment and the response is brought up, and
simultaneously that the reflexes of the legs are improved. It is
expected that the improvement of these function contributes to the
reflection of nerves, such as a quick change of direction in usual
day.
[0167] FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the first half part of the
processing for measuring the body reflection which is executed by
the processor 20 of FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 24, in step S360, the
processor 20 initializes variables and flags to be used in this
processing. In step S362, the processor 20 displays a ready screen.
In step S364, the processor 20 checks whether or not the
transitions from OFF to ON of both the switches SW2 and SW3 occur.
Then, the processor 20 returns to step S364 if NO, conversely
proceeds to step S366 if YES. In step S366, the processor 20 starts
to count down and simultaneously displays a measurement start
screen (not shown in the figure) which indicates the progression of
the countdown. In step S368, the processor 20 determines whether or
not the counted value is 0, the process returns to step S368 if it
is not 0, conversely the process proceeds to step S370 if it is
0.
[0168] In step S370, the processor 20 starts to display the
time-measurement value T in the elapse time display section 111 and
the remaining number R.sub.S of steps in the remaining step number
display section 109 in real time. However, at this time, the
time-measurement value T=0, and R.sub.S=20. In step S372, the
processor 20 generates a random number to select any one of the
areas A1 to A4, and whereby the display location of the position
indicating object 113 is decided. In step S374, the processor 20
determines whether or not the display location decided in step S372
is same as the previous display location, the process returns to
step S372 if YES, conversely the process proceeds to step S376 if
NO. In this way, it is possible to prevent displaying the position
indicating object 113 at the same location continuously.
[0169] Then, in step S376, the processor 20 displays the position
indicating object 113 directly on the area (any one of A1 to A4)
selected in step S372. At the same time, in step S378, the
processor 20 starts to measure time. In step S380, the processor 20
determines whether or not the foot switch (any one of SW1 to SW4)
directly under the position indicating object 113 is transited from
OFF to ON, the process returns to step S380 if NO, conversely the
process proceeds to step S382 if YES. Accordingly, the process is
not progressed next unless the test subject stamps the foot switch
directly under the position indicating object 113.
[0170] In step S382, the processor 20 stops measuring the time
temporarily. In step S384, the processor 20 computes the remaining
number R.sub.S of steps. In step S386, the processor 20 determines
whether or not the remaining number R.sub.S of steps is 0, the
process proceeds to step S372 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S388 if YES. In this way, the processing of steps
5372 to 5386 is repeated until the position indicating object 113
is displayed 20 times. Then, in step S388, the processor 20
displays the result screen including the final result T of the time
measurement.
[0171] [Body Response Measurement Mode]
[0172] FIG. 25 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the body response measurement mode in
accordance with the embodiment. First, the processor 20 displays
the same ready screen as that of FIG. 5 on the television monitor 5
(such letter string to be displayed as a title and so on is matched
with the mode). Then, when the test subject get upon the step areas
ST2 and ST3 of the mat 2 to turn on the foot switches SW2 and SW3,
the processor 20 displays the signal of the start and then the
during-measurement screen of FIG. 25. That is, the processor 20
displays two guide object 119 directly on two of the areas A1, A2,
A3 and A4 of the mat object 200 in the during-measurement screen.
Also, the processor 20 starts to count down from 20 seconds
simultaneously with the display of first two guide objects 119, and
displays the result in real time in the remaining time display
section 115. Incidentally, the test subject stamps by jumping in
the state getting upon the mat 2.
[0173] The test subject tries to stamp by jumping the step areas
(ST1 to ST4) corresponding to the areas (A1 to A4) directly under
the two guide objects 119 as fast as possible. Then, the processor
20 deletes the two guide objects 119 and adds one point to display
the number of points in a point display section 117 at a point of
time at which the transition from OFF to ON of the foot switches
(SW1 to SW4) corresponding to the areas (A1 to A4) directly under
the two guide objects 119 is detected. Then, the processor 20
displays instantly the renewed two guide objects 119 directly on
two of the areas A1, A2, A3 and A4, waits for the stamp of the test
subject, and repeats the above processing until the remaining time
is 0.
[0174] The number of points in the point display section 117
indicates the number of times of the responses of the test subject
in 20 seconds. As a time from displaying two guide objects 119
until the test subject stamps the corresponding step areas (ST1 to
ST4) is shorter, the number of points in the point display section
117 is larger. Accordingly, the number of points is a criterion for
evaluating the extent to which the test subject can quickly respond
to the two guide objects 119, i.e., the extent of reflexes of the
test subject. Also, the number of points is a criterion for
evaluating the instantaneous force, the walking ability, and the
judgment.
[0175] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the reflexes, the instantaneous
force, the walking ability, and the judgment. That is, it is
expected that it is possible to improve the faculty of judging what
he/she looks at and simultaneously improve the faculty of linking
the judgment to the action, and further improve the faculty of
working muscle by an instruction given from a brain. For example,
it is believed that these faculties contribute to prevention of a
stumble when moving.
[0176] FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the first half part of the
processing for measuring the body response which is executed by the
processor 20 of FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 26, in step S400, the
processor 20 initializes variables and flags to be used in this
processing. In step S402, the processor 20 displays a ready
screen.
[0177] In step S404, the processor 20 checks whether or not both
the foot switches SW2 and SW3 are transited from OFF to ON. Then,
the process of the processor 20 returns to step S404 if NO,
conversely the process proceeds to step S406 if YES. In step S406,
the processor 20 starts to count down and simultaneously displays a
measurement start screen (not shown in the figure) which indicates
the progression of the countdown. In step S408, the processor 20
determines whether or not the counted value is 0, the process
returns to step S408 if it is not 0, conversely the process
proceeds to step S409 if it is 0.
[0178] In step S409, the processor 20 starts to measure time (count
down from 20 seconds). At the same time, in step S410, the
processor 20 starts to display the time measurement value T in the
remaining time display section 115 and the number P of points in
the point display section 117 in real time. However, at the time,
the time measurement value T=20, and P=0. In step S412, the
processor 20 generates a random number to select one of four
patterns. The locations of two guide objects 119 are indicated by
the one pattern. The first pattern is a pattern of displaying the
two guide objects 119 directly on the areas A2 and A3. The second
pattern is a pattern of displaying the two guide objects 119
directly on the areas A2 and A4. The third pattern is a pattern of
displaying the two guide objects 119 directly on the areas A1 and
A3. The fourth pattern is a pattern of displaying the two guide
objects 119 directly on the areas A1 and A4.
[0179] In step S414, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
pattern selected in step S412 is the same as the previous selected
pattern, the process returns to step S412 if YES, conversely the
process proceeds to step S416 if NO. This prevents the guide
objects 119 from being displayed continuously at the same
location.
[0180] Then, in step S416, the processor 20 displays the two guide
objects 119 in accordance with the pattern selected in step S412.
In step S420, the processor 20 determines whether or not the two
foot switches (two of SW1 to SW4) directly under the two guide
objects 119 are transited from OFF to ON, the process returns to
step S420 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step S422 if
YES. Accordingly, the process is not progressed next unless the
test subject stamps the two foot switches directly under the two
guide objects 119.
[0181] Instep S422, the processor 20 increases the points P by one.
In step S424, the processor 20 determines whether or not the time
measurement value T is 0, the process proceeds to step S412 if NO,
conversely the process proceeds to step S426 if YES. In this way,
the processing of steps 5412 to 5424 is repeated until 20 seconds
elapse. Then, in step S426, the processor 20 displays the result
screen including the final points P.
[0182] [Body Following Ability Measurement Mode]
[0183] FIG. 27 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the body following ability measurement
mode in accordance with the embodiment. First, the processor 20
displays the same ready screen as that of FIG. 5 on the television
monitor 5 (such letter string to be displayed as a title and so on
is matched with the mode). Then, when the test subject gets upon
the step areas ST2 and ST3 of the mat 2 to turn on the foot
switches SW2 and SW3, the processor 20 displays the signal of
starting and/or outputs the sound of starting, and subsequently
displays the during-measurement screen of FIG. 27. That is, the
processor 20 moves the guide objects 135L and 135R cyclically in
order of displaying the guide object 135R directly on the area A4,
displaying the guide object 135L directly on the area A1,
displaying the guide object 135R directly on the area A3, and
displaying the guide object 135L directly on the area A2 as a
starting point the guide objects 135L and 135R displayed directly
on the areas A2 and A3. In this case, the processor 20 increases a
moving counter MC by one each time the guide objects 135L and 135R
move. Incidentally, the test subject steps in the state getting
upon the mat 2.
[0184] Incidentally, when the guide object 135R moves directly on
the area A4 from the starting point, next the guide object 135L
moves directly on the area A1, next the guide object 135P moves
directly on the area A3, and next the guide object 135L moves
directly on the area A2, the process is defined as one cycle. Then,
the processor 20 increases the moving velocities of the guide
objects 135L and 135R in units of two cycles. That is, the level of
a step velocity display section 131 is raised by one step. In the
present embodiment, 25 levels are prepared.
[0185] The test subject tries to step on the step areas (ST1 to
ST4) corresponding to the areas (A1 to A4) directly under the guide
objects 135L and 135R in synchronization with the movement of the
guide objects 135L and 135R. As described above, since the moving
velocities of the guide objects 135L and 135R increase in
incremental steps in units of two cycles, it is gradually difficult
for the test subject to stamp in synchronization with the movement
of the guide objects 135L and 135R.
[0186] Each time the transition from OFF to ON of the foot switch
SW1 to SW4 is detected, the processor 20 increases the step counter
SC by one to display the result in the step number display section
133. However, only when the transition from OFF to ON of the foot
switch SW1 to SW4 occurs in the order indicated by the guide
objects 135L and 135R, the step counter SC is increased. Then, the
processor 20 computes the absolute value of the difference between
the value of the moving counter MC and the value of the step
counter SC, when the absolute value of the difference is more than
or equal to 3, the processor 20 ends measuring.
[0187] The level in the step velocity display section 131 at a
point of time at which the measurement finishes and the number of
steps in the step number display section 133 at the point of time
at which the measurement finishes are a criterion for evaluating
the extent to which the test subject can follow to the movement of
the guide objects 135L and 135R, i.e., the elaborateness of the
test subject (the ability of controlling his/her own body at will).
As the level in the step velocity display section 131 and the
number of steps at the point of time at which the measurement
finishes are larger, it is possible to follow to faster movement of
the guide objects 135L and 135R. Also, the level in the step
velocity display section 131 and the number of steps at the point
of time at which the measurement finishes are a criterion for
evaluating the walking ability, rhythmic sense, and the
judgment.
[0188] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the elaborateness, the walking
ability, the rhythmic sense, and the judgment That is, it is
expected that durability of reflexes and the dogged judgment are
brought up.
[0189] Incidentally, needless to say, the any number of levels may
be set. In this case, the level to which the target test subject
can never follow may be set. On the other hand, the highest level
is set to a level to which the target test subject can follow, by
keeping the highest level after reaching the highest level, it is
possible to have the test subject continue the following action. By
adjusting the highest level at the time, it is possible to adjust
amount of exercise to be performed by the test subject.
[0190] FIGS. 28 and 29 are flowcharts showing respectively the
first half part and the last half part of the processing for
measuring the body following ability which is executed by the
processor 20 of FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 28, in step S440, the
processor 20 initializes variables and flags to be used in this
processing. Instep S442, the processor 20 displays a ready screen.
In step S444, the processor 20 checks whether or not both the foot
switches SW2 and SW3 are transited from OFF to ON. Then, the
process of the processor 20 returns to step S444 if NO, conversely
the process proceeds to step S446 if YES. In step S446, the
processor 20 starts to count down and simultaneously displays a
measurement start screen (not shown in the figure) which indicates
the progression of the countdown. In step S448, the processor 20
determines whether or not the counted value is 0, the process
returns to step S448 if it is not 0, conversely the process
proceeds to step S450 if it is 0.
[0191] In step S450, the processor 20 displays the velocity level
according to the guide velocity (a prescribed time) Tv in the
velocity display section 131. The guide velocity Tv indicates the
time interval at which the locations of the guide objects 135L and
135R are switched, and the initial value thereof is the highest
value. The velocity level corresponding to the highest level, i.e.,
the initial value of the velocity level is one. In step S452, the
processor 20 displays the guide objects 135L and 135R directly on
the areas A2 and A3 respectively. In step 5454, the processor 20
determines whether or not the prescribed time indicated by the
guide velocity Tv elapses after the display in step S450, the
process returns to step S454 if NO, conversely the process proceeds
to step S456 of FIG. 29 if YES.
[0192] Referring to FIG. 29, in step S456, the processor 20 deletes
the guide object 135R directly on the area A3, and displays the
guide object 135R directly on the area A4. In step S458, the
processor 20 increases the moving counter MC, which is counted up
each time anyone of the guide objects 135L and 135R moves, by one.
Then, in step S460, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
prescribed time indicated by the guide velocity Tv elapses after
the display in step S456, the process returns to step S460 if NO,
conversely the process proceeds to step S462 if YES.
[0193] In step S462, the processor 20 deletes the guide object 135L
directly on the area A2, and displays the guide object 135L
directly on the area A1. In step S464, the processor 20 increases
the moving counter MC by one. Then, in step S466, the processor 20
determines whether or not the prescribed time indicated by the
guide velocity Tv elapses after the display in step S462, the
process returns to step S466 if NO, conversely the process proceeds
to step S468 if YES.
[0194] In step S468, the processor 20 deletes the guide object 135R
directly on the area A4, and displays the guide object 135R
directly on the area A3. In step S470, the processor 20 increases
the moving counter MC by one. Then, in step S472, the processor 20
determines whether or not the prescribed time indicated by the
guide velocity Tv elapses after the display in step S468, the
process returns to step S472 if NO, conversely the process proceeds
to step S474 if YES.
[0195] In step S474, the processor 20 deletes the guide object 135L
directly on the area A1, and displays the guide object 135L
directly on the area A2. In step S470, the processor 20 increases
the moving counter MC by one. Then, in step S478, the processor 20
determines whether or not the prescribed time indicated by the
guide velocity Tv elapses after the display in step S474, the
process returns to step S478 if NO, conversely the process proceeds
to step S480 if YES.
[0196] In step S480, the processor 20 determines whether or not a
variable i is one, the process proceeds to step S486 if NO,
conversely the process proceeds to step S482 if YES. The initial
value of the variable i is 0, and the variable i repeats
alternately 0 and 1 each time the cycle progresses (step S486).
Accordingly, in the case where the variable i is not one, i.e., the
variable i is zero, the case means that two cycles do not elapse,
and therefore the process proceeds to step S486 so as to maintain
the same velocity level. Then, in step S486, the processor 20
assigns one to the variable i, and then proceeds to step S456. On
the other hand, in the case where the variable i is one, the case
means that two cycles elapse, and therefore the process proceeds to
step S482 so as to change the velocity level. Accordingly, in step
S482, the processor 20 updates the guide velocity Tv to the shorter
time. The updated value may be pulled out of a table, or obtained
by subtracting from the value. Then, in step S484, the processor 20
increases the velocity level in the step velocity display section
131 by one. Subsequently, in step S486, the processor 20 assigns
zero to the variable i to proceed to step S456.
[0197] Next, the processing for measuring the difference between
the stepping of the test subject and the guide will be
described.
[0198] FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the processing for measuring
the difference which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG. 2.
Referring to FIG. 30, in step S490, the processor 20 initializes
variables and flags to be used in this processing. Then, in step
S492, the processor 20 determines whether or not the value of the
count started in step S446 of FIG. 28 is 0, the process returns to
step S492 if it is not 0, conversely the process proceeds to step
S494 if it is 0.
[0199] In step S494, the processor 20 checks whether or not the
foot switch SW4 is transited from OFF to ON. Then, the processor 20
returns to step S494 if NO, conversely proceeds to step S496 if
YES.
[0200] The processor 20 increases the step counter SC for counting
the number of steps of the test subject by one instep S496, and
simultaneously updates the value of the step counter SC displayed
in the step number display section 133 in step S498. In step S500,
the processor 20 calculates the difference between the value of the
moving counter MC and the value of the step counter SC, and assigns
it to the variable MS. In step S502, the processor 20 determines
whether or not the difference MS is more than or equal to 3, if
YES, it is regarded as failure and the process proceeds to step
S534, conversely the process proceeds to step S504 if NO.
[0201] In step S504, the processor 20 checks whether or not the
foot switch SW1 is transited from OFF to ON. Then, the processor 20
returns to step S504 if NO, conversely proceeds to step S506 if
YES.
[0202] The processor 20 increases the step counter SC by one in
step S506, and simultaneously updates the value of the step counter
SC displayed in the step number display section 133 in step S508.
In step S510, the processor 20 calculates the absolute value of the
difference between the value of the moving counter MC and the value
of the step counter SC, and assigns it to the variable MS. In step
S512, the processor 20 determines whether or not the difference MS
is more than or equal to 3, if YES, it is regarded as failure and
the process proceeds to step S534, conversely the process proceeds
to step S514 if NO.
[0203] In step S514, the processor 20 checks whether or not the
foot switch SW3 is transited from OFF to ON. Then, the processor 20
returns to step S514 if NO, conversely proceeds to step S516 if
YES.
[0204] The processor 20 increases the step counter SC by one in
step S516, and simultaneously updates the value of the step counter
SC displayed in the step number display section 133 in step S518.
In step S520, the processor 20 calculates the absolute value of the
difference between the value of the moving counter MC and the value
of the step counter SC, and assigns it to the variable MS. In step
S522, the processor 20 determines whether or not the difference MS
is more than or equal to 3, if YES, it is regarded as failure and
the process proceeds to step S534, conversely the process proceeds
to step S524 if NO.
[0205] In step S524, the processor 20 checks whether or not the
foot switch SW2 is transited from OFF to ON. Then, the processor 20
returns to step S524 if NO, conversely proceeds to step S526 if
YES.
[0206] The processor 20 increases the step counter SC by one in
step S526, and simultaneously updates the value of the step counter
SC displayed in the step number display section 133 in step S528.
In step S530, the processor 20 calculates the absolute value of the
difference between the value of the moving counter MC and the value
of the step counter SC, and assigns it to the variable MS. In step
S532, the processor 20 determines whether or not the difference MS
is more than or equal to 3, if YES, it is regarded as failure and
the process proceeds to step S534, conversely the process proceeds
to step S494 if NO.
[0207] Subsequently, the processing of steps 5494 to 5532 is
repeated to measure the difference MS between the stepping of the
test subject and the guide in real time.
[0208] In step S534, the processor 20 displays the result screen
including the final velocity level and the number of steps.
[0209] [First Judgment Measurement Mode]
[0210] In this mode, first, the processor 20 displays the same
ready screen as that of FIG. 5 on the television monitor 5 (such
letter string to be displayed as a title and so on is matched with
the mode). When the test subject stamps the step areas ST2 and ST3
to turn on the foot switches SW2 and SW3, the processor 20 displays
a signal of starting and then displays a measurement screen.
Incidentally, the test subject removes both legs from the mat 2
after turning on the foot switches SW2 and SW3 to wait.
[0211] FIG. 31 is a view for showing an example of a measurement
screen in the first judgment measurement mode in accordance with
the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 31, the processor 20 displays
drawing display sections 121-1, 121-2, 121-3 and 121-4 directly on
the areas A1, A2, A3 and A4 of the mat object 200 in the
measurement screen respectively (setting a task). The different
drawings are displayed in the drawing display sections 121-1,
121-2, 121-3 and 121-4 respectively. In this case, one of the four
drawings is different from a category of the other ones. In the
example of the figure, insects are displayed in the drawing display
section 121-1, 121-2 and 121-3, and a bird is displayed in the
drawing display section 121-4. Incidentally, in the present
embodiment, three task groups (three stages) are prepared. Also,
the processor 20 displays an elapse time gauge 105 which indicates
elapsed time with change of color (shaded area). The full length of
the elapse time gauge 105 represents a time period (in the present
embodiment, 20 seconds) given to the test subject so as to answer
the one task group (one stage).
[0212] When the test subject stamps the step area (ST1 to ST4)
corresponding to the area (A1 to A4) located directly under the
drawing display section (121-1 to 121-4) in which the drawing
belonging to the different category is displayed and whereby the
corresponding foot switch (SW1 to SW4) is turned on, it is
determined that the answer is correct and one point is added. When
the test subject turns on the incorrect foot switch, it is
determined that the answer is not correct and one point is
subtracted. The test subject tries to arrive at the correct answers
as many as possible until the color change of the elapse time gauge
105 is completed. The points during the 20 seconds are a criterion
for evaluating the judgment of the test subject. As the points are
higher, the judgment is higher. Also, the points are a criterion
for evaluating the reflexes.
[0213] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the judgment and the reflexes
are improved. That is, it is expected that cognitive capability in
the daily life is brought up to contribute to the improvement of
flexibility of a brain and the prevention of the dementia.
[0214] FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the processing of the first
judgment measurement which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2. Referring to FIG. 32, in step S550, the processor 20 initializes
variables and flags to be used in this processing. In step S552,
the processor 20 displays a ready screen. In step S553, the
processor 20 checks whether or not both the foot switches SW2 and
SW3 are transited from OFF to ON. Then, the process of the
processor 20 returns to step S553 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S554 if YES. In step S554, the processor 20 starts
to count down and simultaneously displays a measurement start
screen (not shown in the figure) which indicates the progression of
the countdown. In step S556, the processor 20 determines whether or
not the counted value is 0, the process returns to step S556 if it
is not 0, conversely the process proceeds to step S558 if it is
0.
[0215] The processor 20 stats to measure time in step S558 and
simultaneously stats to advance the elapse time gauge 105 in step
S560. In step S562, the processor 20 decides a task to be set. In
step S564, the processor 20 displays the task decided in step S562,
i.e., the four drawings in the drawing display sections 121-1 to
121-4. In step S566, the processor 20 determines whether or not any
one of the foot switches SW1 to SW4 is transited from OFF to ON,
the process returns to step S566 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S568 if YES. In step S568, the processor 20
deletes the four drawings being displayed from the drawing display
sections 121-1 to 121-4.
[0216] In step S570, the processor 20 determines whether the foot
switch which transits from OFF to ON indicates the correct answer,
the process proceeds to step S574 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S572 if YES. In step S574, the processor 20
decreases the points P by one. On the other hand, in step S572, the
processor 20 increases the points P by one.
[0217] In step S576, the processor 20 determines whether or not 20
seconds elapse from when the time measurement is started in step
S558, i.e., the present stage is finished, the process proceeds to
step S562 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step S578 if
YES. In step S578, the processor 20 determines whether or not all
stages, i.e., the three stages are finished, the process proceeds
to step S580 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step S582 if
YES. In step S580, the processor 20 clears the elapse time gauge
105 and the measured value T, and simultaneously updates the stage
by one, and then proceeds to step S558. On the other hand, in step
S582, the processor 20 displays the result screen including the
final points P.
[0218] Next, the processing of step S562 will be described in
detail for each stage. First, the task decision process in the
first stage will be described.
[0219] FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the task decision process
(the first stage) in step S562 of FIG. 32. Referring to FIG. 33, in
step S584, the processor 20 generates a random number to select one
group as the first group from thirteen groups. The each group
consists of different four drawings. For example, a sea conveyance,
an air conveyance, a four-wheeled vehicle, a two-wheeled vehicle,
an insect, a bird, a land animal, a fish, an industrial tool, a
medical device (including medicine), a cooking tool, sporting
equipment, and an electrical appliance are assigned to thirteen
groups respectively.
[0220] In step S585, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
first group selected in step S584 is the same as the previous first
group, the process returns to step S584 if YES, conversely the
process proceeds to step S586 if NO. In step S586, the processor 20
generates a random number to select one group as the second group
from thirteen groups. In step S587, the processor 20 determines
whether or not the second group selected in step S586 is the same
as the latest first group, the process returns to step S586 if YES,
conversely the process proceeds to step S588 if NO.
[0221] In step S588, the processor 20 generates a random number to
select one drawing from the first group. In step S589, the
processor 20 generates a random number to select one drawing from
the second group. In step S590, the processor 20 decides the
position of the one drawing selected from the second group based on
a random number. That is, one of the drawing display sections 121-1
to 121-4 is selected based on the random number. In step S591, the
processor 20 assigns the position of the one drawing selected from
the first group to the remaining three positions. Returning to FIG.
32, in step S564, the processor 20 displays the four drawings at
the positions decided in this way. Accordingly, in the first stage,
the different drawing is displayed only in any one of the drawing
display sections 121-1 to 121-4. Thus, the test subject tries to
select the different one drawing quickly.
[0222] Next, the task decision process in the second stage will be
described. This processing is the same as the processing of FIG.
33. However, six groups are prepared. The each group consists of
four drawings different from one another. For example, an
alpha-numeral, a numeral represented by a dice, a numeral
represented by a playing card, a numeral represented by
matchsticks, a numeral represented by cubes, and a Chinese numeral
are assigned to the six groups respectively. In the second stage,
the drawing representing the different numeral is displayed only in
any one of the drawing display sections 121-1 to 121-4. Thus, the
test subject tries to select the one drawing representing the
different numeral quickly.
[0223] Further next, the task decision process in the third stage
will be described.
[0224] FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the task decision process
(the third stage) in step S562 of FIG. 32. Referring to FIG. 34, in
step S592, the processor 20 generates a random number to select one
group as the first group from the same thirteen groups as the first
stage.
[0225] In step S593, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
first group selected in step S592 is the same as the previous first
group, the process returns to step S593 if YES, conversely the
process proceeds to step S594 if NO. In step S594, the processor 20
generates a random number to select one group as the second group
from the thirteen groups. In step S595, the processor 20 determines
whether or not the second group selected in step S594 is the same
as the latest first group, the process returns to step S594 if YES,
conversely the process proceeds to step S596 if NO.
[0226] In step S596, the processor 20 generates a random number to
select one drawing to be subtracted from the first group. In step
S597, the processor 20 generates a random number to select one
drawing to be added to the first group from the second group. In
step S598, the processor 20 generates a random number among 0 to 23
to decide the arrangement of four drawings. That is, the four
drawings are assigned to the drawing display sections 121-1 to
121-4. These four drawings are the three drawings remaining in step
S596 and the one drawing selected in step S597. Returning to FIG.
32, in step S564, the processor 20 displays the four drawings at
the positions decided in this way. Accordingly, in the third stage,
the drawing belonging to the different group is displayed only in
any one of the drawing display sections 121-1 to 121-4. Thus, the
test subject tries to select the different one drawing quickly.
[0227] [Second Judgment Measurement Mode]
[0228] In this mode, first, the same ready screen as that of FIG. 5
(such letter string to be displayed as a title and so on is matched
with the mode) is displayed on the television monitor 5. This ready
screen includes letter string "Lift a leg of a position indicating
a lager numeral". Also, the processor 20 colors the areas A2 and A3
of the mat object 200 corresponding to the step areas ST2 and ST3
of the mat 2 a first predetermined color (hatched areas from bottom
left to top right) so as to indicate the step areas ST2 and ST3
where the test subject must get upon. When the test subject gets
upon the step areas ST2 and ST3 of the mat 2, i.e., the foot
switches SW2 and SW3 are turned on, the processor 20 displays a
measurement screen after displaying a signal of starting.
Incidentally, the test subject performs the stepping in the state
getting upon the mat 2.
[0229] FIG. 35 is a view for showing an example of a measurement
screen in the second judgment measurement mode in accordance with
the embodiment. Referring to FIG. 35, the processor 20 displays
numeral display sections 123L and 123R directly on the areas A2 and
A3 respectively. The different numerals from each other are
displayed in the numeral display sections 123L and 123R (setting a
task). The test subject lifts the leg from the step area (ST2 or
ST3) corresponding to the area (A2 or A3) directly under the
numeral display section (123L or 123R) in which the larger numeral
is contained and whereby changes the corresponding foot switch (SW2
or SW3) from ON to OFF. In this case, the test subject has to get
the correct answer before the color change of the elapse time gauge
105 is completed. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the
color change of the elapse time gauge 105 is completed in one
second.
[0230] When the color change of the elapse time gauge 105 is
completed, the processor 20 undoes the color of the elapse time
gauge 105, and simultaneously displays the renewed numerals
different from each other in the numeral display sections 123L and
123R respectively. In response, the test subject answers before the
color change of the elapse time gauge 105 is completed in the same
manner as the above.
[0231] When the 10 tasks are finished, the processor 20 displays a
ready screen including letter string "Lift a leg of a position
representing a smaller numeral". Then, the processor 20 displays a
signal of starting, and subsequently displays the same measurement
screen as that of FIG. 35. The test subject lifts the leg from the
step area (ST2 or ST3) corresponding to the area (A2 or A3)
directly under the numeral display section (123L or 123R) in which
the smaller numeral is contained and whereby changes the
corresponding foot switch (SW2 or SW3) from ON to OFF. In this
case, the test subject has to get the correct answer before the
color change of the elapse time gauge 105 is completed.
[0232] When the 10 tasks are finished, the processor 20 displays a
ready screen including letter string "Lift a leg of a position
representing a larger numeral". Then, the processor 20 displays a
signal of starting, and subsequently displays the same measurement
screen as that of FIG. 35. In response, the test subject answers
before the color change of the elapse time gauge 105 is completed
in the same manner as the above.
[0233] The processor 20 repeats the selection of the larger numeral
and the selection of the smaller numeral alternately in units of 10
tasks as described above, and finishes if the tasks are a total of
100 tasks. However, when the test subject gets incorrect answer,
the measurement is finished at the time. The processor 20 displays
how many answers among 100 tasks are correct. The number of the
correct answers is a criterion for evaluating the judgment of the
test subject. As the number of the correct answers is greater, the
judgment is higher. Also, the number of the correct answers is a
criterion for evaluating the reflexes.
[0234] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the judgment and the reflexes
are improved. That is, it is expected that the reason faculty and
the simplicity cognition are brought up, and certain simplicity
reflexes are used continuously and whereby a nerve is stabilized to
obtain relaxed feeling. It is believed that this is useful to
retain calmness in daily life.
[0235] FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the processing of the second
judgment measurement which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2. Referring to FIG. 36, in step S600, the processor 20 initializes
variables and flags to be used in this processing. In step S602,
the processor 20 displays a ready screen. In step S604, the
processor 20 checks whether or not both the foot switches SW2 and
SW3 are transited from OFF to ON. Then, the processor 20 returns to
step S604 if NO, conversely proceeds to step S606 if YES. In step
S606, the processor 20 starts to count down and simultaneously
displays a measurement start screen (not shown in the figure) which
indicates the progression of the countdown. In step S608, the
processor 20 determines whether or not the counted value is 0, the
process returns to step S608 if it is not 0, conversely the process
proceeds to step S610 if it is 0.
[0236] In step S610, the processor 20 displays a task sentence
(select the smaller numeral or select the larger numeral). In step
S612, the processor 20 determines whether or not a predetermined
time elapses, the process proceeds to step S612 if NO, conversely
the process proceeds to step S614 if YES to delete the task
sentence. In step S616, the processor 20 generates the random
number to decide the task. The detail is as shown below.
[0237] The four groups are prepared. Each group consists of six
drawings. The first group consists of the six drawings each of
which represents an alpha-numeral among 1 to 6. The second group
consists of the six drawings each of which represents a numeral
among 1 to 6 using a dice. The third group consists of the six
drawings each of which represents a numeral among 1 to 6 using a
playing card. The fourth group consists of the six drawings each of
which represents a Chinese numeral among 1 to 6. Also, it is
assumed that the first to tenth tasks, the eleventh to twentieth
tasks, the twenty-first to thirtieth questions, the thirty-first to
fortieth tasks, the forty-first to fiftieth tasks, the fifty-first
to sixtieth tasks, the sixty-first to eightieth tasks, and the
eighty-first to hundredth tasks correspond to the first stage, the
second stage, the third stage, the fourth stage, the fifth stage,
the sixth stage, the seventh stage, and the eighth stage
respectively.
[0238] In the first stage, a random number is generated to select
two different drawings from the first group. In the second stage, a
random number is generated to select one drawing from the first
group and further a random number is generated to select one
drawing representing the different numeral from the numeral
represented by the one drawing selected from the first group from
the second group. Incidentally, the process of selecting from the
second group is performed until the different numeral from the
numeral selected from the first group is selected.
[0239] In the third stage, a random number is generated to select
one drawing from the first group and further a random number is
generated to select one drawing representing the different numeral
from the numeral represented by the one drawing selected from the
first group from the third group. Incidentally, the process of
selecting from the third group is performed until the different
numeral from the numeral selected from the first group is selected.
In the fourth stage, a random numbers is generated to select two
different drawings from the second group.
[0240] In the fifth stage, a random number is generated to select
one drawing from the second group and further a random number is
generated to select one drawing representing the different numeral
from the numeral represented by the one drawing selected from the
second group from the third group. Incidentally, the process of
selecting from the third group is performed until the different
numeral from the numeral selected from the first group is selected.
In the sixth stage, a random numbers is generated to select two
different drawings from the third group.
[0241] In the seventh stage, a random number is generated to select
one group from the first to the third groups. Further, a random
number is generated to select one group from the first to the third
groups. The selection process is performed until the different
group from the group which is previously selected is selected.
Then, a random number is generated to select one drawing from the
group which is previously selected. Next, a random number is
generated to select one drawing representing the different numeral
from the numeral selected from the group which is previously
selected from the group which is selected later. The selection
process is performed until the different numeral from the numeral
which is previously selected is selected.
[0242] In the eighth stage, a random number is generated to select
one group from the first to the fourth groups. Further, a random
number is generated to select one group from the first to the
fourth groups. The selection process is performed until the
different group from the group which is previously selected is
selected. Then, a random number is generated to select one drawing
from the group which is previously selected. Next, a random number
is generated to select one drawing representing the different
numeral from the numeral selected from the group which is
previously selected from the group which is selected later. The
selection process is performed until the different numeral from the
numeral which is previously selected is selected.
[0243] Referring to FIG. 36, in step S618, the processor 20 stats
to advance the elapse time gauge 105 and simultaneously displays
the two drawings selected in step S616 in the numeral display
sections 123L and 123R respectively. In step S620, the processor 20
determines whether or not one second elapses after displaying the
task of step S616, the process proceeds to step S638 if YES,
conversely the process proceeds to step S622 if NO.
[0244] In step S622, the processor 20 determines whether or not any
one of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 is transited from OFF to ON,
the process proceeds to step S620 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S624 if YES. In step S624, the processor 20
determines whether or not the foot switch which transits from OFF
to ON indicates the correct answer, the process proceeds to step
S638 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step S626 if YES. In
step S626, the processor 20 increases the number CA of the correct
answers by one. In step S628, the processor 20 determines whether
or not the current stage is finished, if NO, the process proceeds
to step S630 to delete the drawings in the numeral display sections
123L and 123R and reset the elapse time gauge 105, and then
proceeds to step S616.
[0245] On the other hand, when "YES" is determined in step S628,
the process proceeds to step S632 to determine whether or not the
finished stage is the final stage. The process proceeds to step
S638 if YES, conversely the process proceeds to step S634 if NO. In
step S638, the processor 20 displays the result screen including
the number CA of the correct answers. On the other hand, in step
S634, the processor 20 updates the stage. Then, in step S636, the
processor 20 switches the task sentence and then proceeds to step
S610.
[0246] [Third Judgment Measurement Mode]
[0247] In this mode, first, the same ready screen as that of FIG. 5
is displayed on the television monitor 5 (such letter string to be
displayed as a title and so on is matched with the mode). This
start screen includes the letter string "Jump when the right and
left are the same". Also, the processor 20 colors the areas A2 and
A3 of the mat object 200 corresponding to the step areas ST2 and
ST3 of the mat 2 a first predetermined color (hatched area from
bottom left to top right) so as to indicate the step areas ST2 and
ST3 where the test subject must get upon. When the test subject
gets upon the step areas ST2 and ST3 of the mat 2, i.e., the foot
switches SW2 and SW3 are turned on, the processor 20 displays a
measurement screen after displaying a signal of starting.
Incidentally, the test subject performs the stepping in the state
getting upon the mat 2.
[0248] FIG. 37 is a view for showing an example of a measurement
screen in the third judgment measurement mode in accordance with
the embodiment. Referring to FIG. 37, the processor 20 displays a
left object 125L and a right object 125R directly on the areas A2
and A3 respectively (setting a task). The left object 125L and the
right object 125R include drawings representing numerals. When the
numerals represented by the left object 125L and the right object
125R are equal to each other, the test subject jumps to turn the
corresponding foot switches (SW2 and SW3) from ON to OFF. In this
case, the test subject has to get the correct answer before the
color change of the elapse time gauge 105 is completed.
[0249] When the color change of the elapse time gauge 105 is
completed, the processor 20 undoes the color of the elapse time
gauge 105, and simultaneously displays the renewed left object 125L
and the renewed right object 125R. In response, the test subject
answers before the color change of the elapse time gauge 105 is
completed in the same manner as the above.
[0250] When 10 tasks are finished, the processor 20 displays a
ready screen including the letter string "Jump when the right and
left are different from each other". Then, the processor 20
displays a signal of starting, and subsequently displays the same
measurement screen as that of FIG. 37. When the numerals
represented by the left object 125L and the right object 125R are
different from each other, the test subject jumps to turn the
corresponding foot switches (SW2 and SW3) from ON to OFF. In this
case, the test subject has to get the correct answer before the
color change of the elapse time gauge 105 is completed.
[0251] The processor 20 repeats the answer method of jumping when
right and left coincide with each other and the answer method of
jumping when right and left differ from each other alternately in
units of 10 tasks as described above, and finishes if the tasks are
a total of 30 tasks. The processor 20 shortens a time when the
color change of the elapse time gauge 105 is completed, i.e., an
answer time given to the test subject each time one task is
finished. In the present embodiment, the answer time is shortened
by a predetermined percentage so that it is begun with 3 seconds of
the first task and then is progressed to 0.5 seconds of the
thirtieth task Finally, the processor 20 displays how many answers
among 30 tasks are correct (a correct answer rate). The correct
answer rate is a criterion for evaluating the judgment and the
restraint of the test subject. As the correct answer rate is
higher, the judgment and the restraint are higher. Also, the
correct answer rate is a criterion for evaluating the instantaneous
force, the reflexes, and the agility.
[0252] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the restraint, the judgment, the
instantaneous force, the reflexes, and the agility are improved.
That is, it is expected that the judgment and the restraint on
motion are brought up, and further that the flexibility of the
judgment, the ability for carrying out an instruction, and the
ability for judging the situation concerning the action as
performed. Also, it is believed that a sophisticated motor nervous
system in daily life is improved
[0253] FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the processing of the third
judgment measurement which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2. Referring to FIG. 38, in step S650, the processor 20 initializes
variables and flags to be used in this processing. In step S652,
the processor 20 displays a ready screen. In step S654, the
processor 20 checks whether or not the transitions from OFF to ON
of both the switches SW2 and SW3 occur. Then, the processor 20
returns to step S654 if NO, conversely proceeds to step S656 if
YES. In step S656, the processor 20 starts to count down and
simultaneously displays a measurement start screen (not shown in
the figure) which indicates the progression of the countdown. In
step S658, the processor 20 determines whether or not the counted
value is 0, the process returns to step S658 if it is not 0,
conversely the process proceeds to step S660 if it is 0.
[0254] In step S660, the processor 20 displays the task sentence
(jump when the same or jump when the discrepancy). In step S662,
the processor 20 determines whether or not a certain time elapses,
the process proceeds to step S662 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S664 if YES to delete the task sentence. Instep
S666, the processor 20 generates the random number to decide the
task. The detail is as shown below. One of numerals 1 to 9 is
selected by generating a random number. Further more, one of
numerals 1 to 9 is selected by generating a random number. As the
result, the two numerals are selected.
[0255] In step S668, the processor 20 starts to advance the elapse
time gauge 105, and simultaneously displays the left object 125L
and the right object 125R which respectively indicate the one
numeral decided in step S666 and the other numeral decided in step
S666. In step S670, the processor 20 determines whether or not
T.sub.A seconds elapse after displaying the task of step S668, the
process proceeds to step S674 if YES, conversely the process
proceeds to step S672 if NO.
[0256] In step S672, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
answer is correct based on the input of the test subject, and then
proceeds to step S674. In step S674, the processor 20 determines
whether or not the current stage is finished, if NO, the process
proceeds to step S676 to delete the left object 125L and the right
object 125R and reset the elapse time gauge 105, and then proceeds
to step S666.
[0257] On the other hand, when "YES" is determined in step S674, in
step S678, it is determined whether or not the finished stage is
the final stage, the process proceeds to step S684 if YES,
conversely the process proceeds to step S680 if NO. In step S684,
the processor 20 displays the result screen including the number CA
of the correct answers. On the other hand, in step S680, the
processor 20 updates the stage. Then, in step S682, the processor
20 switches the task sentence and updates the time T.sub.A, and
then proceeds to step S660. Incidentally, the time T.sub.A is set
to a shorter value every update.
[0258] FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the processing for
determining right and wrong in step S672 of FIG. 35. Referring to
FIG. 39, in step S700, the processor 20 proceeds to step S702 if
the task sentence is "Jump when the right and left are the same",
otherwise, i.e., if the task sentence is "Jump when the right and
left are different from each other", the process proceeds to step
S710.
[0259] In step S702, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
task elements, i.e., the left object 125L and the right object 125R
indicate the same numeral, the process proceeds to step S704 if
YES, conversely the process proceeds to step S708 if NO. In step
S704, the processor 20 checks whether or not both the foot switches
SW2 and SW3 are transited from ON to OFF, the process proceeds to
step S670 of FIG. 38 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step
S706 if YES. In the case where the task sentence is "Jump when the
right and left are the same" and further more the two numerals are
the same, this process is a process for determining that the answer
is correct only when both the foot switches SW3 and SW4 are turned
off. In this way, tense feeling of the test subject can be raised.
Instep S706, the number CA of the correct answers increases by one,
and then the process returns.
[0260] On the other hand, if "NO" is determined in step S702, i.e.,
the left object 125L and the right object 125R indicate the
numerals different from each other, the process proceeds to step
S708. In step S708, the processor 20 checks whether or not at least
one of the foot switches SW2 and SW3 is transited from ON to OFF,
the process returns if YES, conversely the process proceeds to step
S670 of FIG. 38 if NO, i.e., both the foot switches SW2 and SW3
maintain ON. In the case where the task sentence is "Jump when the
right and left are the same" and further more the two numerals are
different from each other, this process is a process for
determining that the answer is incorrect immediately when any one
of the foot switches SW3 and SW4 is turned off. In this way, tense
feeling of the test subject can be raised.
[0261] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S700 that the
task sentence is "Jump when the right and left are different from
each other", in step S710, the processor 20 determines whether or
not the task elements, i.e., the left object 125L and the right
object 125R indicate the numerals different from each other, the
process proceeds to step S712 if YES, conversely the process
proceeds to step S716 if NO. In step S712, the processor 20 checks
whether or not both the foot switches SW2 and SW3 are transited
from OFF to ON, the process proceeds to step S670 of FIG. 38 if NO,
conversely the process proceeds to step S714 if YES. In the case
where the task sentence is "Jump when the right and left are
different from each other" and further more the two numerals are
different from each other, this process is a process for
determining that the answer is correct only when both the foot
switches SW3 and SW4 are turned off. In this way, tense feeling of
the test subject can be raised. In step S714, the number CA of the
correct answers increases by one, and then the process returns.
[0262] On the other hand, if "NO" is determined in step S710, i.e.,
the left object 125L and the right object 125R indicate the same
numeral, the process proceeds to step S7716. In step S716, the
processor 20 checks whether or not at least one of the foot
switches SW2 and SW3 is transited from ON to OFF, the process
returns if YES, conversely the process proceeds to step S670 of
FIG. 38 if NO, i.e., both the foot switches SW2 and SW3 maintain
ON. In the case where the task sentence is "Jump when the right and
left are different from each other" and further more the two
numerals are the same, this process is a process for determining
that the answer is incorrect immediately when any one of the foot
switches SW3 and SW4 is turned off. In this way, tense feeling of
the test subject can be raised.
[0263] [Memory Measurement Mode]
[0264] In this mode, first, the processor 20 displays the same
ready screen as that of FIG. 5 on the television monitor 5 (such
letter string to be displayed as a title and so on is matched with
the mode). When the test subject stamps the step areas ST2 and ST3
of the mat 2 to turn on the foot switches SW2 and SW3, the
processor 20 displays the signal of the start and then a task
screen. Incidentally, the test subject removes both legs from the
mat 2 after turning on the foot switches SW2 and SW3 to wait.
[0265] FIG. 40 is a view for showing an example of the task screen
in the memory measurement mode in accordance with the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 40, the processor 20 displays N (N is an integer
of three or more) guide objects 127 above the mat object 200 of the
task screen. Then, the guide objects 127 are changed to a
predetermined color sequentially from the left in the figure at a
certain time interval Tg. Each time the guide object 127 is changed
to the predetermined color, the processor 20 displays a cursor 129
over any one of the areas A1 to A4 and immediately deletes it.
[0266] The test subject tries to memorize in what order the cursor
129 is displayed over the areas A1 to A4. Then, the test subject
stamps the step area (ST1 to ST4) corresponding to the area (A1 to
A4) in the memorized order while looking at the answer screen as
displayed next. Incidentally, the processor 20 displays and deletes
the cursor 129 by the same N times as the number N of the guide
objects 127. As the result, the test subject can preliminarily
realize from what number to what number the order to be memorized
is present by the number N of the displayed guide objects.
[0267] FIG. 41 is a view for showing an example of the answer
screen in the memory measurement mode in accordance with the
embodiment. The processor 20 displays a signal of starting after
finishing the task screen of FIG. 40, and subsequently displays the
answer screen as shown in FIG. 40. The processor 20 displays an
elapse time gauge 105 which indicates elapsed time with the change
of the color (shaded area). The full length of the elapse time
gauge 105 indicates an answer time given to the test subject. When
the test subject stamps the step areas (ST1 to ST4) in the order
shown by the cursor 129 until the color change of the elapse time
gauge 105 is completed, it is cleared. If the step areas (ST1 to
ST4) are stamped in the different order from the order shown by the
cursor 129, the processor 20 regards as a failure at the time.
Also, the same number N of the guide objects 127 as the number N of
the guide objects 127 in the task screen are displayed in the
answer screen, and are changed to the predetermined color in the
same manner. Incidentally, a time period corresponding to the full
length of the elapse time gauge 105 corresponds to a time from when
the leftmost guide object in the figure is changed to the
predetermined color to 0.5 seconds elapse after the rightmost guide
object in the figure is changed to the predetermined color.
[0268] Besides, the number N, which is the number of the guide
objects 127 in the task screen and answer screen, begins with three
and increases by one each time the test subject clears the task
(N.rarw.N+1). That is, the object to be memorized increases and
whereby the degree of difficulty is raised. When the number N
increases one, the time period Tg of the color change of the guide
object 127 is also shortened.
[0269] In this case, if it is assumed that the current number of
the guide objects 127 is referred as "n", the order which the
cursor 129 shows currently is obtained by adding one more position
to be memorized to the order shown by the guide object 127 when the
number of the guide objects is (n-1). That is, if it is assumed
that the current number of the guide objects 127 is "n", while the
order to the n-th is indicated, the order to (n-1)-th does not
change.
[0270] In this way, although the order from the first to the
(n-1)-th does not change, the full order from the first to the n-th
is shown each time the number of the guide objects 127 increases.
This facilitates memory operation of the test subject at some
level. In contrast, the next process may be applied so as to raise
the degree of difficulty. That is, if it is assumed that the
current number of the guide objects 127 is "n", only the n-th to be
anew added is indicated by the cursor 129. Accordingly, in this
case, since the order to (n-1)-th is not shown again as described
above, the degree of difficulty is raised. Incidentally, each time
the number of the guide objects increases, the order different
completely from the previous order may be shown. In this case, the
full order is shown each time.
[0271] By the way, the number N of the guide objects 127 in the
task screen which is finally cleared is a criterion for evaluating
the extent of the memory of the test subject. As the number N of
the guide objects 127 in the task screen which is finally cleared
is larger, the memory of the test subject is better. Also, the
final number N is also a criterion for evaluating the ability to
concentrate.
[0272] If the test subject repeatedly performs such measurement, it
is expected that such functions as the faculty to memorize and the
ability to concentrate are improved. That is, it is expected that
the short time memory and the response are brought up, and
simultaneously that the durability of the determination and the
ability to concentrate are brought up. Also, it is expected that
forgetfulness is prevented and the body action response is brought
up.
[0273] FIGS. 42 and 43 are flowcharts showing respectively the
first half part and the last half part of the processing for
measuring the memory which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2. Referring to FIG. 42, in step S730, the processor 20 initializes
variables and flags to be used in this processing. In step S732,
the processor 20 displays a ready screen. In step S734, the
processor 20 checks whether or not both the foot switches SW2 and
SW3 are transited from OFF to ON. Then, the process of the
processor 20 returns to step S734 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S736 if YES. In step S736, the processor 20 starts
to count down and simultaneously displays a measurement start
screen (not shown in the figure) which indicates the progression of
the countdown. In step S738, the processor 20 determines whether or
not the counted value is 0, the process returns to step S738 if it
is not 0, conversely the process proceeds to step S740 if it is
0.
[0274] In step S740, the processor 20 displays the number N of the
guide objects 127. In this case, the initial value of N is 3. In
step S742, the processor 20 determines whether or not a certain
time elapses, the process returns to step S742 if NO, conversely
the process proceeds to step S744 if YES. In step S744, the
processor 20 generates a random number to decide the display
position of the cursor 129. That is, the random number is generated
to select any one of the areas A1 to A4. In step S746, the
processor 20 changes the color of the m-th guide object 127, and
simultaneously displays the cursor 129 so that it overlaps with the
area (A1 to A4) selected in step S744. Incidentally, the leftmost
guide object 127 is zeroth, as the position is more right, the
order of the guide objects 127 is larger.
[0275] In step S748, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
certain time elapses, the process returns to step S748 if NO,
conversely the process proceeds to step S750 if YES. In step S750,
the processor 20 increases the variable "m" by one. In step S752,
the processor 20 determines whether or not the variable "m" is
equal to (N-1), the process returns to step S744 if NO, conversely
the process proceeds to step S754 of FIG. 43 if YES.
[0276] Referring to FIG. 43, in step S754, the processor 20 assigns
0 to the variable "m". In step S756, the processor 20 undoes the
color of the number N of the guide objects 127. In step S758, the
processor 20 starts to measure time and progress the elapse time
gauge 105. In step S760, the processor 20 determines whether or not
any one of the foot switches SW1 to SW4 is transited from OFF to
ON, the process proceeds to step S772 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S762 if YES.
[0277] In step S762, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
foot switch transited from OFF to ON indicates the position
indicated in step S746, the process proceeds to step S774 if NO,
conversely the process proceeds to step S764 if YES. In step S764,
the processor 20 determines whether or not the variable "m" is
equal to (N-1), the process proceeds to step S760 if NO, conversely
the process proceeds to step S768 if YES. In step S768, the
processor 20 increases the number N by one. In step S770, the
processor 20 determines whether or not the number N is equal to 16,
the process proceeds to step S740 of FIG. 42 if NO, conversely the
process proceeds to step S774 if YES. In step S774, the processor
20 displays the result screen including the number N of the guide
objects 127 in the task screen which is finally cleared.
[0278] In step S772 after determining "NO" in step S760, the
processor 20 determines whether or not the certain time elapses,
the process returns to step S760 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S774 if YES.
[0279] [Motor Performance Measurement Mode]
[0280] This mode simulates the so-called jump rope, in which two
persons grip the ends of a rope to turn the rope, and then the
other person jumps so as not to touch the rope.
[0281] In this mode, first, the processor 20 displays the same
ready screen as that of FIG. 5 on the television monitor 5 (such
letter string to be displayed as a title and so on is matched with
the mode). When the test subject stamps the step areas ST2 and ST3
of the mat 2 to turn on the foot switches SW2 and SW3, the
processor 20 displays the signal of the start and then the
measurement screen as described blow. Incidentally, the test
subject performs the mode in the state getting upon the step areas
ST2 and ST3.
[0282] FIG. 44 is a view for showing an example of the measurement
screen in the motor performance measurement mode in accordance with
the embodiment. Referring to FIG. 44, this screen includes a
counter 140, a character 142, and a rope object 144 which imitates
a skipping rope. The processor 20 performs animation so that the
character 142 turns the rope object 144 clockwise at a constant
speed. Then, the test subject jumps at the timing when the rope
object 144 reaches the lowest position (i.e., the six-hour
direction). When the test subject is successful the jump, the
processor 20 counts up the counter 140 by one. On the other hand,
when the test subject misses the jump, the processor 20 performs
the animation of the character 142 and the rope object 144 as if
the test subject got tangled in the rope. Next, the detail of the
process of determining the success and failure will be
described.
[0283] In this system, the processor 20 updates a video frame at
1/60 second intervals. The 60 images for the rope object 144 are
prepared. The processor 20 updates the image of the rope object 144
at 1/60 second intervals to generate video images as if a rope
turned.
[0284] When the processor 20 detects the state where at least one
of the foot switches SW1 to SW4 of the mat 2 is turned on during
the period from when the rope object 144 reaches the topmost
position (i.e., the twelve-hour direction) to when the rope object
144 reaches the right horizontal direction (i.e., the three-hour
direction), the processor 20 determines either the success or
failure, otherwise the processor 20 does not performs the
processing for determining the success and failure. In this case,
when the rope object 144 reaches the right horizontal direction
(i.e., the three-hour direction), the processor 20 decides whether
or not the processor 20 performs the processing for determining the
success and the failure.
[0285] If the state in which all the switches SW1 to SW4 of the mat
2 are turned off is detected during a period from when the rope
object 144 reaches the right horizontal direction (i.e., the
three-hour direction) to when the rope object 144 reaches the
lowest position (i.e., the six-hour direction), the processor 20
determines that the jump is successful, otherwise the processor 20
determines that the jump fails. In this case, the processor 20
issues a decision of the determination when the rope object 144
reaches the lowest position (i.e., the six-hour direction).
[0286] By the way, the counted value displayed in the counter 140,
i.e., the number of the successful jumps of the test subject is a
criterion for evaluating the extent of certain motor performance of
the test subject. As the counted value is larger, the motor
performance of the test subject is better. If the test subject
repeatedly performs such measurement, it is expected that the motor
performance is improved.
[0287] FIG. 45 is flowchart showing the processing for measuring
the motor performance which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2. Referring to FIG. 45, in step S800, the processor 20 initializes
variables and flags to be used in this processing. In step S802,
the processor 20 displays a ready screen. In step S804, the
processor 20 checks whether or not both the foot switches SW2 and
SW3 are transited from OFF to ON. Then, the process of the
processor 20 returns to step
[0288] S804 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step S806 if
YES. In step S806, the processor 20 starts to count down and
simultaneously displays a measurement start screen (not shown in
the figure) which indicates the progression of the countdown. In
step S808, the processor 20 determines whether or not the counted
value is 0, the process returns to step S808 if it is not 0,
conversely the process proceeds to step S810 if it is 0.
[0289] In step S810, the processor 20 starts an animation which
turns the rope object 144 clockwise. In step S812, the processor 20
determines whether or not the rope object 144 is positioned between
the twelve-hour direction and the three-hour direction, the process
returns to step S812 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to step
S814 if YES. In step S814, the processor 20 determines whether or
not at least one of the foot switches SW1 to SW4 is turned on, the
process proceeds to step S818 if NO, conversely the process
proceeds to step S816 if YES. Instep S816, the processor 20 turns
on a first flag, and then proceeds to step S818. The first flat
indicates whether or not the process for determining the success
and failure is executed. In step S818, the processor 20 determines
whether or not the rope object 144 is positioned at the three-hour
direction, the process returns to step S814 if NO, conversely the
process proceeds to step S820 if YES.
[0290] In step S820, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
first flag is turned on, if ON, i.e., if the process for
determining the success and failure is executed, the process
proceeds to step S822, conversely if OFF, the process proceeds to
step S812. In step S822, the processor 20 determines whether or not
all the foot switches SW1 to SW4 are turned off, the process
proceeds to step S826 if NO, conversely the process proceeds to
step S824 if YES. In step S824, the processor 20 turns on a second
flag, and then proceeds to step S826. The second flag indicates the
success of the jump.
[0291] In step S826, the processor 20 determines whether or not the
rope object 144 is positioned at the six-hour direction, the
process returns to step S822 if NO, conversely the process proceeds
to step S828 if YES. In step S828, the processor 20 determines
whether or not the second flag is turned on, the process proceeds
to step S830 if YES, conversely the process proceeds to step S836
if NO. In step S830, the processor 20 turns off the first and
second flags, and then proceeds to step S832. In step S832, a
counter C.sub.J is increased by one. The counter C.sub.J indicates
the number of times of the success, i.e., the number of times of
the jumps. In step S834, the processor 20 displays the value of the
counter C.sub.J, and then proceeds to step S812. On the other hand,
if NO is determined in step S828, i.e., if the failure, the
processor 20 displays the animation which represents the failure in
step S836.
[0292] Meanwhile, the present invention is not limited to the above
embodiments, and a variety of variations and modifications may be
effected without departing from the spirit and scope thereof, as
described in the following exemplary modifications.
[0293] (1) It is assumed that the rhythm guide screen of FIG. 15
and the during-measurement screen of FIG. 16 make a set, in the
rhythmic sense measurement mode, the plurality of the sets may be
performed. In this case, the interval Tg of the appearance of the
guide object 90, i.e., the tempo is changed for each set.
Accordingly, the test subject has to step on the basis of the
different tempo depending on the set. As the result, it is possible
to raise the degree of the difficulty in comparison with the case
where the tempo is the same among the sets.
[0294] (2) While the various indications are given to the test
subject by the images as described above, the indication may be
given together with the sound, or only by the sound.
[0295] (3) It is believed that the measurement objects in the
hangtime measurement mode, the flight rate measurement mode, the
agility measurement mode, the body reflection measurement mode, the
body response measurement mode, the body following ability
measurement mode, and the motor function measurement mode depend on
the motor performance mainly. On the other hand, it is believed
that the measurement objects in the first to the third judgment
measurement modes, the memory measurement mode, the rhythmic sense
measurement mode, and the biological clock measurement mode relates
to the brain works more closely.
[0296] (4) In the above embodiment, the stepping, the jump, and so
on of the test subject are detected by the foot switches SW1 to SW4
of the mat 2. However, the detecting method of the motion of the
test subject is not limited to it. For, example, the motion may be
detected by photographing the test subject with an imaging device,
such as an image sensor and a CCD. In this case, it is preferred
that a retroreflective sheet is attached to a subject. Also, for
example, the step of the test subject may be detected by disposing
a sensor at a base of footwear, such as sandals and shoes. In this
case, various types of sensors may be employed. For example, a push
switch, a simple mechanical type sensor, a pressure sensor, a
membrane switch, or the like may be employed. Further, for example,
the step of the test subject may be detected using a piezoelectric
type acceleration sensor, an electrodynamic acceleration sensor, a
strain gauge type acceleration sensor, or a semiconductor type
acceleration sensor (MEMS: Micro Electro Mechanical Systems). In
this case, a pedometer type detection unit, which has an
acceleration sensor, may be used.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0297] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the entire configuration
of a mat system in accordance with an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0298] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the electric
configuration of a mat unit 7, an adapter 1, and a cartridge 3 of
FIG. 1.
[0299] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the process flow which is
executed by a processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0300] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the process of measuring time
which is one of the processes to be executed in step S3 of FIG.
3.
[0301] FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of a ready screen in a
hangtime measurement mode in accordance with the embodiment.
[0302] FIG. 6 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the hangtime measurement mode in
accordance with the embodiment.
[0303] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing for indicating
the stepped position which is one of the processes to be executed
in step S3 of FIG. 3.
[0304] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing for measuring
the hangtime which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0305] FIG. 9 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the flight rate measurement mode in
accordance with the embodiment.
[0306] FIG. 10 is a view for showing an example of a measuring
result screen in the flight rate measurement mode in accordance
with the embodiment.
[0307] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the first half part of the
processing for measuring the flight rate which is executed by the
processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0308] FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the last half part of the
processing for measuring the flight rate which is executed by the
processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0309] FIG. 13 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the agility measurement mode in
accordance with the embodiment.
[0310] FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the last half part of the
processing for measuring the agility which is executed by the
processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0311] FIG. 15 is a view for showing an example of a guide screen
in the rhythmic sense measurement mode in accordance with the
embodiment.
[0312] FIG. 16 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the rhythmic sense measurement mode in
accordance with the embodiment.
[0313] FIG. 17 is a view for showing an example of a measuring
result screen in the rhythmic sense measurement mode in accordance
with the embodiment.
[0314] FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first half part of the
processing for measuring the rhythmic sense which is executed by
the processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0315] FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the last half part of the
processing for measuring the rhythmic sense which is executed by
the processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0316] FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing for measuring
the step interval which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2.
[0317] FIG. 21 is a view for showing an example of a start screen
in the biological clock measurement mode in accordance with the
embodiment.
[0318] FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing for measuring
the biological clock which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2.
[0319] FIG. 23 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the body reflection measurement mode
in accordance with the embodiment.
[0320] FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing for measuring
the body reflection which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2.
[0321] FIG. 25 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the body response measurement mode in
accordance with the embodiment.
[0322] FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing for measuring
the body response which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2.
[0323] FIG. 27 is a view for showing an example of a
during-measurement screen in the body following ability measurement
mode in accordance with the embodiment.
[0324] FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the first half part of the
processing for measuring the body following ability which is
executed by the processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0325] FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the last half part of the
processing for measuring the body following ability which is
executed by the processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0326] FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the last half part of the
processing for measuring the difference which is executed by the
processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0327] FIG. 31 is a view for showing an example of a measurement
screen in the first judgment measurement mode in accordance with
the embodiment.
[0328] FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the first judgment
measurement process which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2.
[0329] FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the task decision process
(the first stage) in step S562 of FIG. 32.
[0330] FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the task decision process
(the third stage) in step S562 of FIG. 32.
[0331] FIG. 35 is a view for showing an example of a measurement
screen in the second judgment measurement mode in accordance with
the embodiment.
[0332] FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the second judgment
measurement process which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2.
[0333] FIG. 37 is a view for showing an example of a measurement
screen in the third judgment measurement mode in accordance with
the embodiment.
[0334] FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the third judgment
measurement process which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2.
[0335] FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the processing for
determining right and wrong in step S672 of FIG. 35.
[0336] FIG. 40 is a view for showing an example of a task screen in
the memory measurement mode in accordance with the embodiment.
[0337] FIG. 41 is a view for showing an example of an answer screen
in the memory measurement mode in accordance with the
embodiment.
[0338] FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the first half part of the
processing for measuring the memory ability which is executed by
the processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0339] FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the last half part of the
processing for measuring the memory ability which is executed by
the processor 20 of FIG. 2.
[0340] FIG. 44 is a view for showing an example of a measurement
screen in the motor performance measurement mode in accordance with
the embodiment.
[0341] FIG. 45 is flowchart showing the processing for measuring
the motor performance which is executed by the processor 20 of FIG.
2.
EXPLANATION OF REFERENCES
[0342] 1 . . . adapter, 3 . . . cartridge, 5 . . . television
monitor, 7 . . . mat unit, 20 . . . processor, 22 . . . external
memory, 24 . . . IR receiver, 30 . . . IR emitting unit, 32 . . .
MCU, and SW1 to SW4 . . . foot switch.
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